University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
43% admitted · $27,198/yr after aid
Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $29,435
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $63,314
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southwestern University is a private nonprofit college in Georgetown, TX with 1,440 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1241 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,435 per year ($21,387 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,314 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,585
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,573
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–670
200800
SAT Math550–630
200800
ACT Composite26–30
136
What Southwestern University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $71,580
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $56,944
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,387
- $30–48k$21,786
- $48–75k$26,367
- $75–110k$27,586
- $110k+$36,551
Get a personal estimate with Southwestern University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $63,314
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,440
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 28%
- White51%
- Hispanic30%
- Black6%
- Asian3%
Southwestern University FAQ
What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?+
Southwestern University admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1241.
What ACT score do you need for Southwestern University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–30.
Is Southwestern University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southwestern University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,585 students applied to Southwestern University and 2,573 were admitted; 403 enrolled.
Does Southwestern University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Southwestern University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southwestern University require an essay?+
Southwestern University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southwestern University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $71,580 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,435.
What is Southwestern University's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 228343 · How we use this data
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