Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003620
- Phone: (888) 937-7248
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
49.03%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$24,919Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Southwestern University (SU)
1200 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX
Southwestern University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Georgetown, Texas, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 1,400 students enroll at SU per year.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Communications And Journalism
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- History
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1120 - 1330 on the SAT and in a range of 25 - 31 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 20 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at southwestern.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $37,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $5,300 each year. Students enrolled at SU may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The SU "Pirates" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to view more about SU can take a look at their website at http://www.southwestern.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Southwestern University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Southwestern University is around 1,400 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 31% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $48,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,800 to $2,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $26,506 |
Receiving Student Loans | 55% | $7,885 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Southwestern University may offer student services like:- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1951)
Intercollegiate Athletics
SU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southwestern University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
- Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwestern University.
- Huston - Tillotson University in Brownwood, TX (25 miles away)
- Texas Lutheran University in Fort Worth, TX (75 miles away)
- Trinity University in Denton, TX (94 miles away)
- Schreiner University in Pasadena, TX (95 miles away)
- Southwestern Adventist University in San Marcos, TX (124 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003620
- Phone: (888) 937-7248
- School Homepage