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Chances of getting into Southwestern University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
51%
Admission Difficulty for Southwestern University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into SU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at SU is 51%.  It ranks #7 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. SU is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 2,428 out of 4,757 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 27 percent on standardized admission tests. Southwestern University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The SU application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Southwestern University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

SU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1150-1330
Applicants Submitting SAT 
39%
SAT Scores for Southwestern University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 560
SAT Composite 25th 1150
SAT Scores for Southwestern University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 650
SAT Composite 75th 1330
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Southwestern University?

Southwestern University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Southwestern University score in the top 32 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1150-1330.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Southwestern University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1330 and Above Good >66%
1240 to 1330 Avg + 51%-66%
1150 to 1240 Avg - 35%-51%
1060 to 1150 Reach 22%-35%
Less than 1060 Low <22%
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SU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
23%
ACT Scores for Southwestern University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 23
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Southwestern University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 33
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SU?

Southwestern University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

SU regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Southwestern University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >66%
28 to 31 Avg + 51%-66%
25 to 28 Avg - 35%-51%
22 to 25 Reach 22%-35%
Less than 22 Low <22%
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SU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Southwestern University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into SU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Southwestern University was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #27 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as SU accepts 51% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Southwestern University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

59% of Southwestern University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Southwestern University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 59%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Southwestern University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,663 2,094 4,757
Accepted 1,410 1,018 2,428
Acceptance Rate 53% 49% 51%
Enrolled 182 173 355
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 17% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southwestern University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southwestern University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southwestern University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Southwestern University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228343 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern University.

FAQs

Does Southwestern University prefer SAT or ACT?

39% of students submit their SAT scores to SU. 23% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Southwestern University?

51% of those who apply are granted admission to SU. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Southwestern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1330. 39% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Southwestern University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 31. 23% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.