Southwestern University
Liberal arts college · Georgetown, TX · 1,440 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
43%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
26–30
Average net price
$29,435
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,580
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
74%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southwestern University?
Southwestern University accepts about 43 of every 100 applicants (43%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–30.
The latest federal data says Southwestern University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwestern University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,580 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $29,435 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $56,944 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$56,944
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$56,944
- Room & board$15,969
- Total cost of attendance$71,580
- Average net price after grants$29,435
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Southwestern University FAQ
- What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?
- 43% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Southwestern University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southwestern University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–30.
- Is Southwestern University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southwestern University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwestern University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southwestern University cost?
- About $71,580 a year before aid; $29,435 on average after grants.
- What is Southwestern University's FAFSA school code?
- 003620. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southwestern University receives your information.
- What is Southwestern University's graduation rate?
- 74% of students finish within six years.
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