Southwestern University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Southwestern University Rankings
Affordability39
Selectivity58
Retention52
Graduation59
Earnings47
Diversity56
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Southwestern University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education5%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Southwestern University
45%
Admission Rate
600
Median SAT Math
630
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Southwestern University
$42K
In-State Tuition
$42K
Out-of-State Tuition
$54K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Southwestern University
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
74%
Repayment Rate
$278
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 74% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Southwestern University
81%
Retention Rate
21%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 67% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 74% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 93% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 64% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 65% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Southwestern University
90%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 96% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $54K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Southwestern University
1,430
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 49% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Southwestern University, TX
The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown
1 miles, W
National American University-Georgetown
2 miles, W
Central Texas Beauty College-Round Rock
8 miles, S
The Art Institute of Austin
11 miles, S