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SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

  • 1001 University Ave
  • Georgetown, TX 78626
  • OPEID College Code: 00362000
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  • General Phone: (512) 863-6511
  • President: Jake B. Schrum
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,301
  • College Alias: SU
  • College Mascot: Pirates
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Southwestern University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    Mission Statement
  • Southwestern's Core Purpose:

    Fostering a liberal arts community whose values and
    actions encourage contributions toward the
    well-being of humanity.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Southwestern University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants9661,5242,490
Number Granted Admission (%)579 (60%)1,000 (66%)1,579 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)143 (25%)232 (23%)375 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam34191%
ACT ® Exam21658%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading570680
SAT ® Math570670
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2530
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%22%32%89%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,992$4,787$3,728$13,575
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.4%2.2%1.9%
Number in Default345
Number in Repayment201178257
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$30,220$27,940$25,740
In-State Tuition and Fees$30,220$27,940$25,740
Out of State Tuition and Fees$30,220$27,940$25,740
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,800$8,380$7,970
Other Expenses$1,220$1,220$1,180
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,240$38,540$35,890
In-State$41,240$38,540$35,890
Out of State$41,240$38,540$35,890
Off Campus
In-District$31,220$28,940$26,740
In-State$31,220$28,940$26,740
Out of State$31,220$28,940$26,740
Off Campus with Family
In-District$31,220$28,940$26,740
In-State$31,220$28,940$26,740
Out of State$31,220$28,940$26,740
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Animal Behavior and Ethology Degree1
Biochemistry Degree4
Biology Degree24
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree2
Commerce Degree34
International Business Degree-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree25
Political Communication Degree-
Media Studies Degree-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree1
 
Education
Education Degree2
Elementary Education Degree4
Music Teacher Education Degree2
Physical Education Degree8
Science Teacher Education Degree-
Special Education Teaching Degree-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree20
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
European Civilization Studies Degree-
Latin American Studies Degree3
United States Studies Degree2
Womens Studies Degree4
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Greek Language and Literature Degree-
Chinese Language and Literature Degree-
French Language and Literature Degree-
German Language and Literature Degree1
Latin Language and Literature Degree-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree5
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-
 
History
History Degree10
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-
Liberal Arts, Other Degree-
Humanistic Studies Degree-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree7
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree4
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree4
Religious Studies Degree6
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2
Physical Sciences Degree2
Physics Degree2
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree24
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree7
Economics Degree11
International Relations and Affairs Degree1
Political Science Degree16
Sociology Degree4
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree-
Arts Management Degree-
Drama Degree6
Music History, Literature, and Theory Degree2
Music Performance Degree5
Music Theory and Composition Degree-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology Degree1
Art Studies Degree11
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,301
    • Undergraduate: 1,301
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 489 Female: 812
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 489 Female: 812
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,281 Part-Time: 20
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,281 Part-Time: 20
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien30.2%
American Indian90.7%
Black403%
Asian554%
Hispanic19915%
White98075%
Unknown151%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18171%
Ages 18-1963849%
Ages 20-2154242%
Ages 22-24786%
Ages 25-29120.9%
Ages 30-3440.3%
Ages 35-3930.2%
Ages 40-4950.4%
Ages 50-6510.08%
Age Unknown10.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees47140962
Faculty Status17112744
Tenured Faculty8585-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service16912544
Primarily Instruction16912544
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial56551
Other Professionals827012
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1641595
Clerical And Secretarial62584
Skilled Crafts23221
Service and/or Maintenance6464-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,254 (125)$74,452 (66)$63,440 (59)
Professor$88,347 (36)$91,786 (25)$80,529 (11)
Associate Professor$68,944 (49)$71,021 (25)$66,782 (24)
Assistant Professor$54,213 (33)$54,667 (13)$53,918 (20)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,254 (125)$74,452 (66)$63,440 (59)
Professor$88,347 (36)$91,786 (25)$80,529 (11)
Associate Professor$68,944 (49)$71,021 (25)$66,782 (24)
Assistant Professor$54,213 (33)$54,667 (13)$53,918 (20)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes285167118
Unduplicated Athletes261152109
Baseball3434-
Basketball291514
All Track Combined533023
Golf1596
Lacrosse2121-
Soccer644024
Softball17-17
Swimming19910
Tennis20911
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$25,117$27,163
Assistant Coaches-$7,513$7,714
 
Coaches
All Coaches492623
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Golf633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Lacrosse33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students77%
 
By Gender
Male67%
Female84%
 
By Race
American Indian67%
Black67%
Asian73%
Hispanic80%
White78%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less68%
5 Years76%
6 Years77%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary17
On Campus
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary311
Vehicle Theft11
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