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Southwestern University

Private

Georgetown, TX

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Southwestern University is a private small school in Georgetown, TX, enrolling about 1,440 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 43% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business/Commerce, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $71,342/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate43%
SAT range1130–1300
ACT range26–30
Undergrads1,440
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineNov 3, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$67,493
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,878

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Southwestern University weighs your application

From Southwestern University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayVery important
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationImportant
Alumni relation (legacy)Important
Geographical residenceImportant
State residencyImportant
Religious affiliationConsidered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out74%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$62,928/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$71,342/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$59,372/yr
Education
Education, General$52,035/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,338/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,426/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$61,935/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,102
Typical room charge$6,765
Typical board charge$5,535

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Southwestern University look for in applicants?

Per Southwestern University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, standardized test scores, application essay, recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?

Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX admits approximately 43% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Southwestern University?

Admitted students at Southwestern University typically score between 1130–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Southwestern University?

Admitted students at Southwestern University typically score between 26–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southwestern University cost?

Southwestern University's total cost of attendance is reported at $67,493 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Southwestern University?

Southwestern University's earliest deadline is Nov 3, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Southwestern University require students to live on campus?

No -- Southwestern University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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