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Southwestern University Campus Life

Housing

Dorms
A-
Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
72%
Average Housing Cost
$5,650/ year
Poll
70%
of students say overall dorm quality is great.27 responses
Poll
83%
of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.48 responses

Food

Campus Food
C-
Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Cost
$5,520/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 30 responses
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  • The Cove, an on campus Cafe
    70%
  • Smaller meal plan, and use the community kitchen
    23%
  • Check the Commons' menu online often
    7%
32%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.28 responses

Campus Quality

Campus
B
Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Life
B
Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
Poll
What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
Based on 27 responses
  • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
    33%
  • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
    63%
  • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
    4%

Safety

Safety
A-
Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
Poll
94%
of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.33 responses
Poll
How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
Based on 22 responses
  • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
    41%
  • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
    50%
  • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
    5%
  • If you don't partake, you're left out.
    5%
Poll
How visible are the campus police on campus?
Based on 27 responses
  • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
    26%
  • There if you need them but not overbearing.
    59%
  • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
    11%
  • We have campus police?
    4%

Sports

Poll
How popular are varsity sports on campus?
Based on 44 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    7%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    23%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    61%
  • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
    9%
Men's Varsity Sports
Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Swimming and Diving, Lacrosse, All Track Combined, Soccer, Baseball, Football
Women's Varsity Sports
Golf, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Swimming and Diving, Soccer, All Track Combined

Clubs & Activities

Clubs Offered
Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper
Music
Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
Poll
What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
Based on 22 responses
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  • Late Night Breakfast
    32%
  • Final Scream
    23%
  • Matriculation Ceremony
    18%
  • Candlelight Service
    9%
  • SU Powwow!
    9%
  • Mall Ball
    5%
  • Super-Blunt Sunday
    5%

Party Scene

Party Scene
B-
Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
Poll
What is the party scene like on campus?
Based on 32 responses
  • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
    41%
  • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
    38%
  • Good parties are few and far between.
    6%
  • Parties? What parties?
    16%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 15 responses
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  • Masquerade
    40%
  • Valloween
    40%
  • Champagne
    7%
  • IDK
    7%
  • Mardi Gras
    7%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
22%
Women in Sororities
21%
51%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.39 responses
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