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
39%Acceptance
1269SAT Avg
1,454Students
11:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$56,878Earnings 10yr
$27,468Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate39.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1269
Reading & WritingMid: 635
600690
MathMid: 605
570650
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2430
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
Programs (33)
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
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Source: Wikipedia