Southwestern University is a private university located in Georgetown, TX (about 30 mins away from Austin). The university was founded in 1840 and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. Southwestern was named as the #1 undergraduate liberal arts college in Texas by Forbes in its 2019 Grateful Grad Colleges. All students participate in Paideia experiences throughout their curriculum, which is designed to empower students to think in broader, more collaborative and original ways.
| Location | Georgetown, TX |
| Type | 4-year, Private |
| Size | 1,505 undergraduates |
| Retention Rate | 81% |
| Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Test Scores | SAT Range 1140-1320 ACT Composite Range 25-31 |
| Test Optional? | Southwestern has had a test-optional admission policy since 2019. As such, SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission or merit scholarship consideration. |
| Freshman Application Deadlines | Early Decision (binding): 1st Tuesday in November Early Action (non-binding): 1st Tuesday in December Regular Decision: 1st Tuesday in February |
| Financial Aid – Average Percent of Need Met | 90% |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Popular Programs | Business Psychology Speech Communication and Rhetoric Biology |
| Housing Requirement | There is an on-campus residency requirement at Southwestern for students who have had less than four full-time semesters in college. |
Key Facts:
- 12:1 student to faculty ratio
- Over 47 areas of study
- Over 90 student organizations
- #1 undergraduate liberal arts college in Texas in Forbes’ 2019 Grateful Grad Colleges
- The Center for Career & Professional Development ranks #3 in the nation and #1 in Texas for Career Services according to Princeton Review
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot: Pirates
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