Southwestern University: Review & Facts

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Southwestern University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,485 students enrolled. This college was established in 1840 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Georgetown, Texas.

Southwestern University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree is available at Southwestern University.

Majors
Offered
38
Southwestern University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 38 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Psychology, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Southwestern University is fair at 79% (above Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
79%
Good
The graduation rate at Southwestern University is good - 73%. About 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southwestern University is good, 11:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $48,500 annually.

Read the details about Southwestern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
45%
Doable
According to government data, 5,557 applications were submitted and 2,489 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southwestern University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,800
Medium
Southwestern University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southwestern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Southwestern University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,800 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Southwestern University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southwestern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Southwestern University
1001 E. University Avenue
Georgetown, Texas
78626, USA
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