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Southwestern University

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Georgetown, Texas 78626

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Southwestern University is a private institution in Georgetown with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1269, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,468.

Established
1840
Motto
Non Quis Sed Quid
Mascot
The Captain
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association (SAA) since 2025 after leaving the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC)
Division
Division III

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39%Acceptance
1269SAT Avg
1,454Students
11:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,878Earnings 10yr
$27,468Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwestern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1269

Reading & WritingMid: 635
600690
MathMid: 605
570650

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1269

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,058
Room & Board$13,628
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$63,645
Average Net Price$27,468
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,791
$30–48K$21,567
$48–75K$24,800
$75–110K$27,434
$110K+$33,832

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,468

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,454
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 6%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.3%
Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,249
8 Years$52,689
10 Years$56,878

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,600
Men
$70,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#83
Forbes
#284
Washington Monthly
#35

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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