Southwestern

Southwestern University

Southwestern
#2267 / #622
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1188
Most Desirable School
Private, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas, U.S.

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About Southwestern University

According to Wikipedia, Southwestern University is a private liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas. Formed in 1873 from a revival of collegiate charters granted in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest college or university in Texas. Southwestern offers 40 bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

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Southwestern University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
4,75751%74%120526

How Much Does Southwestern University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$47,000
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$20,539
30K - 48K$20,981
48K - 75K$24,521
75K - 110K$28,144
110K+$33,335

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Southwestern University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Southwestern University, then you can expect to earn an average of $63,400 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Southwestern University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
1,5511,551

Where is Southwestern University?

Southwestern University is located at 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown TX 78626

How Safe is Southwestern University?

Southwestern University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Georgetown has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Southwestern University Known For?

Southwestern University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Southwestern University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#1324
World Rank
#1348
Historical Rank
#307
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Chemistry
#2111
World Rank
#2129
Historical Rank
#417
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#1389
World Rank
#1452
Historical Rank
#428
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#1521
World Rank
#1532
Historical Rank
#444
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Literature
#1329
World Rank
#1389
Historical Rank
#445
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#2053
World Rank
#2062
Historical Rank
#502
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#3150
World Rank
#3160
Historical Rank
#523
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#1567
World Rank
#1410
Historical Rank
#533
USA Rank
history Degrees
Computer Science
#2491
World Rank
#2499
Historical Rank
#544
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#2276
World Rank
#2325
Historical Rank
#546
USA Rank
math Degrees
Education
#2499
World Rank
#2505
Historical Rank
#577
USA Rank
education Degrees
Communications
#2396
World Rank
#2420
Historical Rank
#650
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Anthropology
#2122
World Rank
#2131
Historical Rank
#688
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Psychology
#1813
World Rank
#1827
Historical Rank
#698
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Business
#2706
World Rank
#2707
Historical Rank
#716
USA Rank
business Degrees
Biology
#3194
World Rank
#3218
Historical Rank
#740
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#3280
World Rank
#3303
Historical Rank
#788
USA Rank
physics Degrees

Who Are Southwestern University's Most Influential Alumni?

Southwestern University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Literature, and History. Here are some of Southwestern University's most famous alumni:

Stanley Hauerwas
Stanley Hauerwas
An American theologian.
J. Frank Dobie
J. Frank Dobie
An American writer .
Jay W. Richards
An American theologian.
John Tower
A Senator from Texas and chairman of the Tower Commission .
Robert Simpson
Robert Simpson
An American meteorologist.
Joseph Tyree Sneed III
An American judge .
Serena DeBeer
An American-born chemist.
Ernest H. Hereford
Ernest H. Hereford
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Mike Timlin
Mike Timlin
An American baseball player.
Susan Youens
An American musicologist.
Bill Engvall
Bill Engvall
An American comedian and actor.
Sawnie R. Aldredge
An Attorney, judge, and mayor of Dallas, Texas from 1921 to 1923.

Who Are Southwestern University's Most Influential Faculty?

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