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Southwestern University

Georgetown, TX·Private·~43% acceptance

Located in Georgetown, TX, Southwestern University is a private university. It admits about 43% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $29,224 per year after financial aid. About 71% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $56,878 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$29,224/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $67,493
Aid cuts ~$38,269/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 3
EA
Dec 1
RD
Feb 2

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–4
SAT (middle 50%)1130–1300
ACT (middle 50%)26–30
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
71%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$49,249
median earnings, 6yr
$56,878
median earnings, 10yr
How Southwestern reads an application

What Southwestern values

Very important
Course rigorClass rankTest scoresApplication essaysRecommendations
Important
InterviewTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workDemonstrated interest
Also considered
Religious commitmentWork experience

From Southwestern’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Southwestern requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Southwestern requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?
Southwestern University admits about 43% of applicants.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
At Southwestern University, the average net price after aid is about $29,224 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $67,493 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southwestern University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1130–1300 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT.
What are Southwestern University's application deadlines?
Southwestern University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 3, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Feb 2. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Southwestern University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Southwestern University rates Course rigor, Class rank, Test scores, Application essays, and Recommendations as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Interview, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, First-generation status, Alumni relation (legacy), Geographic residence, State residency, Volunteer work, and Demonstrated interest. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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