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Southwestern University
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  • 4 Year
  • GEORGETOWN, TX

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Southwestern is an above-average private, Christian university located in Georgetown, Texas in the Austin Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,480 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Southwestern acceptance rate is 51%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Communications. Graduating 74% of students, Southwestern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,700.

About

1001 E. UNIVERSITY AVENUE
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Southwestern University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

SU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51%
Application Deadline
February 6
SAT Range
1150-1330
ACT Range
25-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$28,496 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,548 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 27 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 33 responses
33%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 33 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    1%
  • On Campus
    99%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,480 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
24
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 24 responses
  • Chill
    29%
  • Hipster
    17%
  • Open-minded
    17%
  • Weird
    13%
  • Smart
    8%
  • average
    4%
  • Dedicated/Goal-oriented
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 43 responses
Poll
60%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 48 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 22 responses
  • Accepting
    27%
  • Multifaceted
    18%
  • Welcoming, inspiring, outside the box
    18%
  • Involved
    14%
  • Community
    5%
  • Dank
    5%
  • Fast-paced
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 16 responses

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