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Colleges / Southwestern University

Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate51%
Acceptance Rate51%

About Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a private, religious school in the suburb of Georgetown, Texas. Southwestern University was founded in 1840. The college enrolls around 1,502 students a year, including 1,502 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Southwestern University

It is very difficult to get into Southwestern University. The acceptance rate at Southwestern University is 51%. In 2022, 2,428 out of 4,757 total applicants were accepted.

Southwestern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 51%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 56%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 66%
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 66%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 39%

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Southwestern University is locatedin the town of Georgetown, Texas, in the suburbs of Austin.

If you want to see Southwestern University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Georgetown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Austin-Bergstrom International.

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College Info

1001 East University Avenue Georgetown, TX 78626

Campus Setting: Suburban

Southwestern University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southwestern University is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southwestern University is Jul 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Southwestern University is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Southwestern University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

25 - 31

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

31 and Above

Good

25 to 31

Avg

25 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Southwestern University is 28. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into Southwestern University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 25 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 25 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Southwestern University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1155 - 1320

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Math SAT Range

560 - 650

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Reading SAT Range

590 - 680

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1320 and Above

Good

1155 to 1320

Avg

1155 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Southwestern University students is 1243. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Southwestern University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1155 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1155 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Southwestern University.

Southwestern University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$62,809

In State

$62,809

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$48,450
$48,450
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$13,059
$13,059
Books
$1,300
$1,300

Student Life

Wondering what life at Southwestern University is like? There are approximately 1,501 students enrolled at Southwestern University. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 88% percent are from TX and 12% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

88%

In State

12%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,501

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

51%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$48,450

Out-of-State

$48,450

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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