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Overview |
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| Location | Georgetown, TX | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #189 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | southwestern.edu | |||
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Costs |
SU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
SU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 6,585 | |||
| Admitted | 2,573 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
SU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 |
Diversity |
SU | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 0% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 62% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 22% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 89% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | |||
Campus |
SU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/