Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 43%
SU is a private university in Georgetown, Texas. Southwestern was founded in 1840 and enrolls 1,492 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,492 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 43% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $50,858 |
| Out-of-State | $50,858 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to SU, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 30 |
| ACT English | 25 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 26 | 29 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Southwestern.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $50,558 | $50,558 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Room and Board | $13,628 | $13,628 |
| Books | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $65,786 | $65,786 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business/Commerce, General | 79 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 4 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 2 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release