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About Southwestern University

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Southwestern University is a private liberal arts college in Georgetown, TX, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and pre med focus. With an acceptance rate of 45%, SU is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 436 students each year. SU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1120–1355, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,564 per year; the sticker price of $61,520 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Southwestern University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

45%
Overall Accept Rate
1238
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1120 – 1355 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Southwestern University

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Essay Strategy
Southwestern's Paideia Program is central to its identity, weaving together interdisciplinary learning and community engagement across all four years. In your essays, reference Paideia by name and explain how your intellectual curiosity connects to learning across disciplines, not just within a single major.
Test Score Strategy
Since Southwestern is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, consider withholding it and letting your GPA, essays, and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Southwestern University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$62k/yr$22.5k
30k-48k~$62k/yr$19.1k
48k-75k~$62k/yr$28.2k
75k-110k~$62k/yr$30.4k
110k+~$62k/yr$36.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

69%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,536
Undergrad Enrollment
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