Southwestern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2016 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #548 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #499 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 119 | In Texas |
| #553 of 1,089 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 64 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 1,457
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 39% and is among the top 10% 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 | 39% | 34% | 43% |
| Applicants | 6,585 | 2,975 | 3,610 |
| Admissions | 2,573 | 1,013 | 1,560 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 402 | 177 | 225 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
161 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern University are 1170-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 14%
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 record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 | 786 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 413 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 86 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (5%) |
| Asian | 60 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southwestern University is $30,687 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 | $18,791 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,567 |
| $48-75K | $24,800 |
| $75-110K | $27,434 |
| $110K+ | $33,832 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,558 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,558 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,558 |
| Fee in-district | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,070 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,628 |
| Room charge | $7,852 |
| Meal charge | $5,776 |
Southwestern University majors
Southwestern University has granted 398 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southwestern University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 85 |
| Psychology, General | 42 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 39 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 |
| Education, General | 21 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 21 |
| Economics, General | 16 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 |
| Anthropology, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Sociology, General | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Computational Mathematics | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 398 |
Southwestern University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southwestern University has published 4,785 scientific papers with 89,858 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 138 | 724 |
| 1993 | 144 | 879 |
| 1994 | 209 | 894 |
| 1995 | 179 | 1066 |
| 1996 | 220 | 1252 |
| 1997 | 213 | 1271 |
| 1998 | 193 | 1489 |
| 1999 | 189 | 1611 |
| 2000 | 64 | 2047 |
| 2001 | 29 | 2000 |
| 2002 | 94 | 2626 |
| 2003 | 49 | 2418 |
| 2004 | 34 | 2293 |
| 2005 | 47 | 2408 |
| 2006 | 35 | 2627 |
| 2007 | 44 | 2678 |
| 2008 | 43 | 2581 |
| 2009 | 54 | 2678 |
| 2010 | 55 | 2750 |
| 2011 | 71 | 3035 |
| 2012 | 55 | 2968 |
| 2013 | 70 | 3175 |
| 2014 | 71 | 3145 |
| 2015 | 80 | 3099 |
| 2016 | 61 | 3172 |
| 2017 | 70 | 3123 |
| 2018 | 96 | 3510 |
| 2019 | 83 | 3484 |
| 2020 | 128 | 4053 |
| 2021 | 96 | 4015 |
| 2022 | 99 | 3693 |
| 2023 | 109 | 3418 |
| 2024 | 111 | 3221 |
Southwestern University alumni
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Bill Engvall
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingersongwritertelevision actor
- Biography
-
William Ray Engvall Jr. is an American retired 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
- politicianadvocatebusiness executivebusinessperson
- Biography
-
Peter Anderson Sessions is an American politician who serves in the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 17th congressional district as a member of the Republican Party. 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 Texas's 17th congressional district seat on November 3, 2020.
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Ana Alicia
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Ana Alicia Ortiz Torres is a Mexican-American retired actress who performed in theatre and on television. After getting her television start by spending a year on the daytime soap-opera Ryan's Hope, she gained international recognition for her role as scheming vineyard heiress Melissa Agretti on the long-running primetime soap opera Falcon Crest which she portrayed for seven seasons from 1982 until 1988. She has 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 veteran 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 | 431 |
| 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 |