PrivateUrbanSouthwestern University
SU
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Southwestern University is a private institution in Georgetown with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1269, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,878 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,468.
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History & Fun Facts
- •This new university would open its doors in Georgetown three years later in 1873.
- •The institution considers its founding date to be 1840 when Rutersville College opened.
- •Southwestern was a charter member of the Southwest Conference in 1915.
- •Until 1965, no African-Americans were allowed to attend the institution.
- •In 1965, Ernest Clark enrolled; he graduated in 1969.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1269
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Programs (33)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + city premium