Overview

Southwestern University is a 4-year institution located in Georgetown, TX, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1001 East University Avenue
Georgetown, TX  78626
United States

Contact Mrs. Christine Bowman
Dean of Enrollment Services
Email: admission@southwestern.edu
Phone: 512-863-1200
Fax: 512-863-9601

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,557

Applied

2,489

Accepted

1,483

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,186

Females Applied

1,446

Females Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,371

Males Applied

1,043

Males Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.53

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Counselor recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Early decision plan	November 7th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	629	570	690
SAT Math	612	550	670
ACT Composite	27	24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

50,558

Private

Fees

200

Full-time student fees

14,726

Room & board

8,950

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

41,986

Avg. Financial Aid Package

42,572

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,381

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,295

Avg. Loan Aid

25,979

Avg. Grant Aid

37,117

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

28%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,483

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	26.82%
Black or African American	5.54%
White or Caucasian	56.01%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	4.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.93%
Other	0.61%

Gender

Male (46.19%)

Female (53.74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	73%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast and SUnity Day

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Sigma Phi Lamba/Kappa Delta Chi

Most popular organizations:
Cat Partners, Womens Panhellenic, Mens IFC, Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice and Alpha Phi Omega

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

151

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 120

Part-time - 31

Male - 65

Female - 86