Southwestern University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Southwestern University is a private university in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling about 1,440 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 43.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,878 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,813
- 2024 Average Net Price: $29,224 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.05% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,440 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 20.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 77.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1241
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,485
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,585
- Room & Board: $15,072 annual estimate
Southwestern University: what the data shows
Common questions about Southwestern University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southwestern University?
Southwestern University is located in Georgetown, TX (ZIP 78626).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Southwestern University public or private?
Southwestern University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
Published tuition: $53,813.
Average net price after aid: $29,224.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,478 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,096 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,175 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,387 |
| $110,001+ | $36,332 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $215,252.
How hard is it to get into Southwestern University?
Admission rate: 43.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1241 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southwestern University?
Total enrollment: 1,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,485 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern University?
150%-time completion rate: 72.79%.
First-year retention: 80.6%.
What do graduates of Southwestern University earn?
Median earnings: $49,249 six years after entry; $56,878 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
25.33% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southwestern University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (79 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (23 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (22 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (17 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (16 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (16 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (14 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (11 completions)
- Economics, General (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southwestern University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.05%; completion rate 72.79%; median earnings $56,878 at 10 years; net price $29,224. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$53,813
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern University was $53,813.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$29,224
2024 Value
In 2024 Southwestern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,224.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$116,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$29,224 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$215,252 4-Year Tuition
$15,072 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$70,135 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$280,540 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southwestern University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southwestern University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southwestern University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,240 | $35,240 | $21,292 |
| 2014 | $36,120 | $36,120 | $23,663 |
| 2015 | $37,560 | $37,560 | $22,573 |
| 2016 | $39,060 | $39,060 | $22,994 |
| 2017 | $40,560 | $40,560 | $24,993 |
| 2018 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $26,393 |
| 2019 | $43,560 | $43,560 | $25,470 |
| 2020 | $45,120 | $45,120 | $27,013 |
| 2021 | $47,000 | $47,000 | $25,451 |
| 2022 | $48,650 | $48,650 | $29,104 |
| 2023 | $51,058 | $51,058 | $27,468 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43.05% Acceptance Rate
6,585 Total Applicants
2,573 Students Admitted
403 First-Time Students Enrolled
15.66% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1241
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southwestern University reported total enrollment of about 1,440 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29.6%), and Black or African American (5.7%). About 25.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southwestern University in 2024 is 1,440 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,485 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
72.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Southwestern University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 71% male / 29% female
- Psychology, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southwestern University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$56,878 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
386.57% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southwestern University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 79 completions
2. Psychology, General: 29 completions
3. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 23 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 22 completions
5. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 17 completions
6. Political Science and Government, General: 16 completions
7. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 16 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 14 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Southwestern University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southwestern University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southwestern University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,920
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,431
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southwestern University is a private non-profit institution located in Georgetown, TX, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Exercise Science and Kinesiology. Enrollment is approximately 1,440 students. Student body composition includes White (51.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29.6%), Black or African American (5.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1241. The 150%-time completion rate is 72.79%. Approximately 25.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Georgetown, TX 78626
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Southwestern University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwestern University located?
Southwestern University is located in Georgetown, TX.
What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southwestern University is 43.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,585 applicants and 2,573 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
Reported tuition is $53,813 and average net price is $29,224 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,072 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southwestern University?
Southwestern University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,485 students, White (51.3%), Hispanic or Latino (29.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southwestern University?
About 20.3% of students at Southwestern University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southwestern University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southwestern University reports midpoint SAT about 1241 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Southwestern University earn?
Median earnings are $49,249 six years after entry and $56,878 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southwestern University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Southwestern University public or private?
Southwestern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Georgetown, TX.
Is Southwestern University an HBCU?
No. Southwestern University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southwestern University a tribal college?
No. Southwestern University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.