Southwestern University
1001 E University Ave, Georgetown, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Southwestern University
About this school
Southwestern, founded in 1840, is a church-affiliated university of liberal arts and sciences. Its 100-acre campus is located in Georgetown, 28 miles north of Austin.
- www.southwestern.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,387
- Men:592 Men (42.7%)
- Women:795 Women (57.3%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Southwestern University is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | 1 | - |
Academic Electives | 1 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | June 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1001 East University Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Georgetown, TX 78626 |
Phone | (512) 863-1200 |
Fax | (512) 863-6511 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 1 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | December 1 |
Early Action Notification | March 1 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | Counselor recommendation required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 43% of 4,133 applicants were admitted |
Women | 45% of 2,389 applicants were admitted |
Men | 41% of 1,744 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 422 (24%) of 1,783 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 222 (21%) of 1,071 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 200 (28%) of 712 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 597 average |540-650 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 7% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 43% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 4% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 13% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 43% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 41% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 2% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 26 average |23-29 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 21% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 51% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 27% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 1% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $42,000 (74.17%)
- Room & Board: - $12,000 (21.19%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,300 (2.3%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,330 (2.35%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Southwestern University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003620 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 324 (89.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 254 (78.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 254 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 58 (22.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 88% |
Average Award | $35,991 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 248 (97.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,462 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 220 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,733 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 247 (97.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 107 (29.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $22,395 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,016 (74.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 880 (86.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 880 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 205 (23.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 86% |
Average Award | $36,217 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 870 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $30,483 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 743 (84.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,611 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 858 (97.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 466 (34.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,445 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 58% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,788 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 19.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Business, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,097 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
113
Part-Time Faculty
33
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
75%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 43% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 32% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 3% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 32% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 53% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 14% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 924,130 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 410 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Southwestern University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
86.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
66.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
73.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
74.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (37)
- Accounting
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Animal Behavior and Ethology
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
52,303
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Austin
Campus Size
700 acres
Weather
Temperature | 38.6 average low in January, 91.1 average high in September |
Rain | 85 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 12 mile(s) from campus in Round Rock |
Nearest Train Station | 28 mile(s) from campus in Austin |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
77% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
23%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Pirates |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Southwestern University offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, students for environmental activism and knowledge (seak), alpha phi omega, women's panhellenic, men's ifc
Sororities
31% of women participate
Fraternities
39% of men participate
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,367
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,387
Women
795
Men
592
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.4% Asian
- 5.4% Black/African-American
- 24.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 61.1% White
- 1.2% Unknown
International Students
1.2% from 12 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported