Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,500
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 51.04%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 20.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 68.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 58.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 48.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.1%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 26.3%
Asian: 4.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 26.3%
Asian: 4.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $58,972
In-State tuition: $47,000Out-of-State tuition: $47,000
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,420 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,620 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,420 (2022)
Average Family Income: $104,237 (2017)
Median Family Income: $74,646 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 24.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,315 |
| $30k-48k | $18,872 |
| $48k-75k | $22,406 |
| $75k-110k | $25,349 |
| $110k+ | $33,253 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 68%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 92.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,184 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,554 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 31 | $26,000 | $276 | $32,631 ($2,719) | $47,630 ($3,969) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 17 | $46,490 ($3,874) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 26 | $21,250 | $225 | $31,925 ($2,660) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 19 | $26,500 | $281 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 31 | $26,000 | $276 | $28,991 ($2,416) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 20 | $24,625 | $245 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 53 | $25,475 | $265 | $45,571 ($3,798) | $76,367 ($6,364) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,193Full time faculty: 79%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $289,412,311 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $364,860,834 (2022)