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Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
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Southwestern University
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
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
Dean of Enrollment Services
Email: admission@southwestern.edu
Phone: 512-863-1200
Fax: 512-863-9601
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business/commerce |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computational Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,551
Applied
2,049
Accepted
1,430
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,515
Females Applied
1,170
Females Accepted
47%
Male Admissions
2,036
Males Applied
879
Males Accepted
43%
Applying
0
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 |
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| Fall freshmen | February 1st | April 1st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | February 1st | January 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | March 1st | |
| Transfer | April 1st | July 1st |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 627 | 580 | 680 | |
| SAT Math | 602 | 550 | 650 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 23 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
43,560
Fees
12,320
Room & board
6,670
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
37,110
Avg. Financial Aid Package
36,317
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
24,746
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,425
Avg. Loan Aid
22,521
Avg. Grant Aid
31,848
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
87%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,430
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 24.06% |
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| Black or African American | 5.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 61.05% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% |
| Other | 0.91% |
Gender
Male (44.9%)
Female (55.1%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 78% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, Research and Creative Works Symposium and Shilling Lecture
Late Night Breakfast, Research and Creative Works Symposium and Shilling Lecture
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
Sigma Phi Lamba/Kappa Delta Chi
Most popular organizations:
Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge (SEAK), Alpha Phi Omega, Women's Panhellenic, Men's IFC and Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice
Students for Environmental Activism and Knowledge (SEAK), Alpha Phi Omega, Women's Panhellenic, Men's IFC and Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
144
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 110
Part-time - 34
Male - 66
Female - 78
