Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas
#200 National Colleges
49.03%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
1,507 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
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Southwestern University (Southwestern or SU) is a private university in Georgetown, Texas. Formed in 1873 from a revival of collegiate charters granted in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest university in Texas. Southwestern offers 40 bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music. It is historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The university is a member of the Annapolis Group, the Associated Colleges of the South, the Council of Independent Colleges, and is a signatory of the Talloires Declaration.
"Southwestern University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwestern_University.
The university is a member of the Annapolis Group, the Associated Colleges of the South, the Council of Independent Colleges, and is a signatory of the Talloires Declaration.
"Southwestern University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwestern_University.
Location
City
Georgetown, Texas
Locale
City: Small (population less than 100,000)
Region
Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 15.4% |
| Social Sciences | 14.2% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 11.1% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 8.7% |
| Psychology | 8.7% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 8.4% |
| Education | 6.0% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 5.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 3.9% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 3.9% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 2.7% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 2.1% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 2.1% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 2.1% |
| History | 1.8% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 1.8% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.2% |
Cost
Tuition
$43,560.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
51.05%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$25,470.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1238
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 650 | 605 | 560 |
| Verbal | 670 | 625 | 580 |
ACT Scores
26
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| English | 30 | 26 | 22 |
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