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Southwestern University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1140 to 1290

ACT Range26 to 30

Average GPA3.53

Acceptance Rate43%

Southwestern is test-optional, but with a 43% admit rate and 44% of students submitting SAT scores, a strong result can still strengthen your application. Aim for the top of the middle range, around a 1290 SAT or 30 ACT, so your scores support the rest of your profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southwestern University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southwestern University enrolls about 1,440 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Southwestern reports an 81% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 73% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10.9:1.

Location

Georgetown, TX

Undergrad Enrollment1,440

Freshman Retention81%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10.9:1

Graduation Rate73%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southwestern University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June

Early Action

December

Early Decision

November

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to Southwestern, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer before senior year and early fall are available for superscoring-focused retakes. Because the earliest admission deadline is Early Decision in November, an October retake is typically the last one likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Southwestern is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students. Tuition and fees are $53,613, and 60% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $29,955. The FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

Tuition and Fees$53,613

Room and Board$16,230

Average Merit Award$29,955

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid60%

Average Aid Package$50,107

Average Debt at Grad$31,464

Southwestern’s estimated cost of attendance is $69,843, including $53,613 in tuition and fees and $16,230 for room and board. About 60% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $50,107. Merit scholarships average $29,955, which can substantially reduce the published price for qualifying students. Students graduate with an average debt of $31,464.