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 its 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 (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 65%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Southwestern
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 560 / 680
- SAT Math: 560 / 650
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 25 / 31
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,373 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2010 - 11):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,440
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,680
- Other Expenses: $1,220
- Total Cost: $45,340
Southwestern University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Southwestern University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 95%
- Loans: 54%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $18,323
- Loans: $7,945
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business, Communication Studies, Drama, English, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84%
- Transfer Out Rate: 23%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 68%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 77%
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."
