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Southwestern University

Southwestern University
1001 East University Avenue
Georgetown, TX 78626


Fax number: (512) 863-6511
Website: https://www.southwestern.edu/
Southwestern University
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 252-3166 3166
800 252-3166 3166 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: June 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 7
Number of early decision applications submitted: 64
Number of early decision applications accepted: 22 (34%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency important
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation important
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.53
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 58%
Average SAT I: 629 verbal, 612 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1140 - 1320
Average ACT: 27 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 43%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 17%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,557
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,489
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 16
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 9
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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