Southwestern University Description:
Founded in 1840, Southwestern University is the oldest university in Texas. The school is located in Georgetown, just north of Austin. The designation of "university" is a bit misleading, for the college got rid of its graduate programs in the second half of the twentieth century and focused on strengthening it's undergraduate curriculum. Today, Southwestern is a well-respected and highly selective liberal arts college. The school's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences have earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. The Southwestern Pirates compete in Division III athletics.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 65%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 550 / 670
- SAT Math: 560 / 660
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 24 / 29
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 1,294 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $27,940
- Books: $1,000
- Room and Board: $8,380
- Other Expenses: $1,220
- Total Cost: $38,540
Southwestern University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 89%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 19%
- State / Local Grants: 38%
- Institutional Grants: 83%
- Loans: 43%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,772
- State / Local Grants: $3,670
- Institutional Grants: $10,841
- Loans: $5,427
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business, Communication Studies, English, Political Science, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 87%
- Transfer Out Rate: 28%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Southwestern University's Core Purpose:
statement from http://www.southwestern.edu/about/corevalues.php
"Fostering a liberal arts community whose values and actions encourage contributions toward the well-being of humanity."
