Southwestern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1949 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #531 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #483 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 119 | In Texas |
| #615 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 69 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 1,483
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- southwestern.edu
Southwestern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southwestern University has an acceptance rate of 45% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 44% | 45% |
| Applicants | 5,557 | 2,371 | 3,186 |
| Admissions | 2,489 | 1,043 | 1,446 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 436 | 207 | 229 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
170 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1355
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern University are 1120-1355 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
66 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 829 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 397 (27%) |
| Black or African American | 82 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 73 (5%) |
| Asian | 60 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern University is $31,014 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,667 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,294 |
| $48-75K | $24,803 |
| $75-110K | $26,069 |
| $110K+ | $36,202 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,450 |
| Fee in-district | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,300 |
| Room charge | $6,765 |
| Meal charge | $5,535 |
Southwestern University majors
Southwestern University has granted 359 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 52 |
| Psychology, General | 32 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 |
| Education, General | 21 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 14 |
| Economics, General | 14 |
| History, General | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 |
| Computational Mathematics | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 |
| Music Performance, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 359 |
Southwestern University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 66% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern University has published 4,359 scientific papers with 68,617 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, Political Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 121 | 524 |
| 1992 | 126 | 546 |
| 1993 | 134 | 693 |
| 1994 | 186 | 694 |
| 1995 | 161 | 811 |
| 1996 | 209 | 938 |
| 1997 | 196 | 982 |
| 1998 | 184 | 1178 |
| 1999 | 165 | 1323 |
| 2000 | 53 | 1587 |
| 2001 | 29 | 1631 |
| 2002 | 103 | 2030 |
| 2003 | 50 | 1916 |
| 2004 | 34 | 1893 |
| 2005 | 48 | 1952 |
| 2006 | 34 | 2040 |
| 2007 | 49 | 2127 |
| 2008 | 37 | 2087 |
| 2009 | 52 | 2166 |
| 2010 | 60 | 2165 |
| 2011 | 60 | 2452 |
| 2012 | 60 | 2364 |
| 2013 | 69 | 2600 |
| 2014 | 72 | 2592 |
| 2015 | 78 | 2513 |
| 2016 | 64 | 2596 |
| 2017 | 56 | 2412 |
| 2018 | 91 | 2776 |
| 2019 | 81 | 2655 |
| 2020 | 102 | 2951 |
| 2021 | 96 | 2969 |
| 2022 | 94 | 2992 |
| 2023 | 103 | 2635 |
Southwestern University alumni
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Bill Engvall
- Occupations
- television actorsongwritersingerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
William Ray Engvall Jr. is a retired American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host. Engvall has released a number of stand-up comedy albums through Warner Records and the defunct BNA Records. His commercially successful album is the 1996 debut Here's Your Sign, certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album derives its name from Engvall's signature routine "here's your sign", wherein he offers "signs" to people whom he deems lacking in intellect. He has toured as a comedian both by himself and as a member of Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which included Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy, and Ron White. Engvall's television roles include Delta, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, The Bill Engvall Show, and Lingo.
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Pete Sessions
- Enrolled in Southwestern University
- In 1978 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- business executiveadvocatepoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Peter Anderson Sessions is an American politician from Texas who is the U.S. representative for Texas's 17th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for thirteen terms. He chaired the House Rules Committee from 2013 to 2019 and is a former chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He was defeated for reelection by Democrat Colin Allred in 2018. On October 3, 2019, Sessions announced that he was running for Congress again in 2020. He was elected to the 17th district congressional seat on November 3, 2020.
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Ana Alicia
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Ana Alicia Ortiz Torres is a Mexican-American former actress who performed in theatre and on television. She is known for playing scheming vineyard heiress Melissa Agretti on the long-running primetime soap opera Falcon Crest for seven seasons. She got her television start spending a year on the daytime soap-opera Ryan's Hope and also performed in few single episode guest-starring roles on various televisions shows or in television movies most years from the late-1970s to the mid-1990s.
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John Tower
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Goodwin Tower was an American politician and military officer who represented Texas in the United States Senate from 1961 to 1985. He was the first Republican elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since Reconstruction. Tower is known for leading the Tower Commission, which investigated the Iran-Contra Affair in the Reagan administration.
General info
| Alternative names | SU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1840 |
| Motto | Non Quis Sed Quid Not Who But What |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 420 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1001 E. University Avenue Georgetown, Texas, 78626 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 67,000 |
| Phone | 5128636511 |