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Southwestern University
#32 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 556 reviews
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    Southwestern University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    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
    98%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    72%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,990 / 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 minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,650 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 30 responses
    • The Cove, an on campus Cafe
      70%
    • Smaller meal plan, and use the community kitchen
      23%
    • Check the Commons' menu online often
      7%
    33%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 30 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    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%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    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 46 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      24%
    • 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
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    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
    • Late Night Breakfast
      32%
    • Final Scream
      23%
    • Matriculation Ceremony
      18%
    • Candlelight Service
      9%
    • SU Powwow!
      9%
    • Mall Ball
      5%
    • Super-Blunt Sunday
      5%
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    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 34 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      44%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      35%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      6%
    • Parties? What parties?
      15%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 17 responses
    • Valloween
      41%
    • Masquerade
      35%
    • Champagne
      6%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • IDK
      6%
    • Mardi Gras
      6%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    22%
    Women in Sororities
    21%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 41 responses
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