Southwestern University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,107
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	51%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southwestern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Southwestern University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Southwestern University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

51%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,000

Cost of attendance at Southwestern University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,000

Cost of attendance at Southwestern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southwestern University received on average $30,548 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,548

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	121	34%	$5,120	$619,556
Other Federal Grant	121	34%	$6,186	$748,549
State Grant/Scholarships	137	38%	$4,001	$548,088
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	360	100%	$26,946	$9,700,600
Total Grant & Scholarships	360	100%	$30,548	$10,997,237

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern University students is 73.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.8%.

73.5%

asian 70.6% 12 students
African American 42.9% 6 students
white 78.8% 160 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 73.0% 65 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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