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  • GEORGETOWN, TX
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Southwestern University

#2 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Texas
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B
    Southwestern is an above-average private, Methodist university located in Georgetown, Texas in the Austin Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,488 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Southwestern acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Communications. Graduating 73% of students, Southwestern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,700.
    southwestern.edu
    1001 E. UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
    About Southwestern...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
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    SU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    49%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1110-1300
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    southwestern.edu/admission/apply/index.php

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,830 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,990 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      62 Graduates
    • Psychology
      40 Graduates
    • Communications
      30 Graduates
    • Biology
      23 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      20 Graduates
    • English
      18 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      17 Graduates
    • History
      15 Graduates
    • Information Science
      15 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      13 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,488 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    18
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    25%
    Varsity Athletes
    33%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $54,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    73%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
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