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Southwestern University Science & Tech Programs

Southwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Georgetown, TX. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Southwestern University Rankings

SU appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#47 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#64 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#848 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southwestern University?

Get in touch with SU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone:	5128636511
Website:	www.southwestern.edu/
Admissions:	www.southwestern.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.southwestern.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into SU?

You can apply to SU online at: https://admission.southwestern.edu/apply/

SU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for SU

This is what SU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into SU?

SU maintains an acceptance rate of 43%, which means it is moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

44% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at SU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 550 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1130 to 1300. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at SU ranged between 26 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at SU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,722	1,087	40%
Women	3,583	1,631	46%

Can I Afford Southwestern University?

The average net price after aid at SU is $27,468. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$53,288
In-State Fees	$325
Out-of-State Tuition	$53,288
Out-of-State Fees	$325
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$53,613
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$53,613

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 28% of students at SU receive some form of financial aid (402 students).

Approximately 98% of students at SU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,015 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,496.

Student Loan Debt

46% of SU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,073 per year.

Southwestern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,454 undergraduate students at SU, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwestern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	82
Hispanic	430
White	745
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	31

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at SU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	333
California	10
Nevada	3
Oklahoma	3
Arizona	2

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Southwestern University

SU provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

Academic Programs at Southwestern University

SU offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

SU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.