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Southwestern University
Explore admissions details for Southwestern University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About SU
Southwestern University is a private nonprofit institution in Georgetown, TX. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Southwestern University is selective with an acceptance rate of 39%. Reported student size is about 1,454, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Southwestern University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Southwestern University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
39%
Average SAT
1,269
Average ACT
28
Student Size
1,454
In-State Tuition
$51,058
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,058
SU Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Southwestern University sits in the selective range with an acceptance rate of 39%. The average SAT shown here is 1,269, and the midpoint ACT composite is 28. Graduation rate is 70%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Southwestern University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
39%
Graduation Rate
70%
SAT Average
1,269
ACT Composite
28
SAT Reading
635
SAT Math
605
Graduation Rate
70%
Control
Private Nonprofit
SU Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Southwestern University reports in-state tuition of $51,058 and out-of-state tuition of $51,058. Average net price is $27,468, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $63,645 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $25,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Southwestern University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$51,058
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,058
Average Net Price
$27,468
Attendance Cost
$63,645
Average Net Price
$27,468
Cost of Attendance
$63,645
Median Debt
$25,000
SU Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Southwestern University enrolls about 1,454 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,878.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Southwestern University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
1,454
Median Earnings
$56,878
SU GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.45 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Southwestern University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Southwestern University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Southwestern University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
Estimated Floor
3.20
Recommended GPA
3.45
How to Apply to SU Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether SU belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Southwestern University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
SU Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern University?
Southwestern University currently shows an acceptance rate of 39% in this dataset.
How competitive is Southwestern University?
Southwestern University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Southwestern University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.20 to 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
Southwestern University reports in-state tuition of $51,058, out-of-state tuition of $51,058, and an average net price of $27,468.
What test scores are shown for Southwestern University?
Southwestern University shows an average SAT of 1,269 and an ACT composite midpoint of 28.
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