Southwestern University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2349 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #688 of 2,624 | In North America |
| #632 of 2,523 | In the United States |
| #41 of 119 | In Texas |
| #846 of 1,047 | For Anthropology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 1,511
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 44% | 52% |
| Applicants | 4,766 | 2,035 | 2,731 |
| Admissions | 2,337 | 904 | 1,433 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 443 | 197 | 246 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
342 or 77%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southwestern University are 1140-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
225 or 51%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southwestern University are 23-29 (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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 918 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 349 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 84 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (4%) |
| Asian | 58 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,296 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,578 |
| $48-75K | $20,394 |
| $75-110K | $25,750 |
| $110K+ | $31,386 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,560 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,560 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,560 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,106 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,640 |
| Room charge | $5,990 |
| Meal charge | $5,650 |
Southwestern University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 48 |
| Psychology, General | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 19 |
| Education, General | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 7 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Economics, General | 7 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 |
| Latin American Studies | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 4 |
| Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music Performance, General | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 332 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 64% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 33 |
| 1991 | 2 | 28 |
| 1992 | 5 | 61 |
| 1993 | 8 | 45 |
| 1994 | 9 | 30 |
| 1995 | 15 | 46 |
| 1996 | 11 | 72 |
| 1997 | 11 | 96 |
| 1998 | 6 | 116 |
| 1999 | 13 | 120 |
| 2000 | 16 | 155 |
| 2001 | 18 | 184 |
| 2002 | 19 | 191 |
| 2003 | 22 | 257 |
| 2004 | 31 | 258 |
| 2005 | 37 | 361 |
| 2006 | 40 | 452 |
| 2007 | 53 | 460 |
| 2008 | 60 | 428 |
| 2009 | 67 | 501 |
| 2010 | 71 | 620 |
| 2011 | 101 | 703 |
| 2012 | 71 | 824 |
| 2013 | 80 | 871 |
| 2014 | 63 | 865 |
| 2015 | 79 | 961 |
| 2016 | 58 | 932 |
| 2017 | 49 | 930 |
| 2018 | 63 | 957 |
| 2019 | 67 | 1123 |
| 2020 | 64 | 1400 |
Southwestern University alumni
-
Bill Engvall
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorsongwriterfilm actorsinger
- Biography
-
William Ray Engvall Jr. is an American comedian and actor best known for his work as a stand-up comic, his signature "Here's Your Sign" bit, and as a member of the Blue Collar Comedy group.
-
Pete Sessions
- Enrolled in Southwestern University
- In 1978 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executiveadvocatebusinessperson
- 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 11 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.
-
Ana Alicia
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm 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, serving as a Republican United States Senator from Texas from 1961 to 1985. He was the first Republican Senator elected from Texas since Reconstruction. Tower also led the Tower Commission, which investigated the Iran-Contra Affair, and was an unsuccessful nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense in 1989.
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 | 47,000 |
| Phone | 5128636511 |
| Fax | +1 (512) 863 9601 |