Main telephone: 512 863-6511, 800 252-3166
Main FAX: 512 863-5788
Website: http://www.southwestern.edu
President: Edward B. Burger, Ph.D.
Director of Admissions: Christine Bowman, M.Ed.
Admissions telephone: 800 252-3166
Admissions FAX: 512 863-9601
Admissions e-mail: admission@southwestern.edu
Director of Financial Aid: James P. Gaeta, B.B.A.
Financial aid telephone: 512 863-1259
Financial aid FAX: 512 863-1507
Financial aid e-mail: admission@southwestern.edu
International Student Contact: Director of Admissions
International student contact e-mail: bowmanc@southwestern.edu
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics: Glada Munt
ADMISSIONS
Requirements
Graduation from secondary school required; GED accepted. General college-preparatory program required. 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 3 units of science (including 2 units of lab), 2 units of foreign language, 2 units of social studies, 1 unit of history, and 1 unit of academic
electives required. 4 units of science (including 3 units of lab), 3 units of
foreign language, 3 units of social studies, and 2 units of history recommended. Audition required of music program applicants. SAT Reasoning
or ACT required. No policy for SAT or ACT writing component. Campus
visit and admissions interview recommended. Off-campus interview may
be arranged with an admissions or alumni representative. Admission may
be deferred up to one year. No application fee.
Basis for Candidate Selection
Academic:
Secondary school record, class rank, recommendations,
standardized test scores, and essay very important.
Non-academic: Interview, extracurricular activities, particular talent/ability,
character/personal qualities, alumni/ae relationship, geographical residence, state residence, minority affiliation, and
volunteer work important. Work experience considered.
Admissions Procedure
Normal sequence: SAT Reasoning or ACT scores must be received by
March 1. Visit for interview by March 1. Suggest filing application by
February 1. Common application form accepted. Notification of admission is sent by April 1. Reply is required by May 1 or within two weeks if
notified thereafter. $250 tuition deposit, nonrefundable. $250 room deposit, nonrefundable. Freshmen may enter only in fall term. Admissions
process is need-blind.
Special programs: Early action program.
Transfers: Transfer students are accepted. In fall 2013, 268 transfer applications were received, 112 were accepted. Application deadline is July 15
for fall; November 15 for spring. Minimum 12 semester hours required to
apply as a transfer. Secondary school transcript, college transcript, essay
or personal statement, and statement of good standing from prior institutions required; interview and standardized test scores recommended.
Minimum 3.0 college GPA required. Lowest course grade accepted is
“C-.” At least 64 semester hours must be completed at the school to earn a
bachelor’s degree.
International Students: 22 degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled, six countries represented. Separate application required. Application deadline is February 15 for fall.
Learning Disabled Students: Essay required; personal interview recommended. Support services available. Untimed standardized tests accepted.
Lighter course load and additional time to complete degree permitted.
Placement Options: Credit may be granted for CLEP subject exams, military
experience, Advanced Placement scores of 4, and International Baccalaureate. Credit and placement may be granted for challenge exams and International Baccalaureate.
Freshman Class Profile
For fall 2013, 52% of 3,546 applicants were offered admission. 27% of
those accepted matriculated. 75 applicants were put on a waiting list.
Southwestern University
1001 East University
Georgetown, Texas 78626-6144
Private university affiliated with the United Methodist Church,
established in 1840 as a coed institution.
Full-time undergraduates: 652 Men, 867 Women.
Part-time undergraduates: 3 Men, 13 Women.
Total campus enrollment: 1,535.
FICE #3620, FAFSA #003620, SAT #6674, ACT #4186,
OPEID #362000, IPEDS #228343.
Secondary school class rank of freshmen (fall 2013):
Top tenth
37%
Top quarter
72%
Top half
95%
Bottom half
5%
71% of freshmen submitted class rank.
83% of accepted applicants submitted SAT Reasoning; 54% submitted ACT.
SAT Reasoning scores of freshmen (fall 2013):
Reading %
Math %
700-800
10
7
600-699
35
37
500-599
39
44
400-499
14
11
300-399
2
1
100%
100%
Range of SAT Reasoning scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2013):
Critical Reading: 520-640
Math: 535-640
ACT scores of freshmen (fall 2013):
English %
Math %
Composite %
30-36
22
14
21
24-29
37
58
49
18-23
36
24
28
12-17
5
4
2
100%
100%
100%
Range of ACT scores for middle 50% of freshmen (fall 2013):
English: 22-29
Math: 23-37
Student Body Characteristics
10% are from out of state. Average age of full-time undergraduates is 20.
100% of undergraduates are degree-seeking.
Composition of student body (fall 2013):
Undergraduate
Freshman
Non-resident aliens
1.4
3.7
Hispanic/Latino
19.2
20.8
Black
4.8
7.7
White
67.0
61.1
American Indian
0.6
0.2
Asian American
4.4
4.1
Pacific Islander
0.1
0.2
Two or more races
2.0
1.8
Unknown
0.5
0.4
100.0%
100.0%
FINANCIAL
Expenses
Tuition (2014-15): $36,120 per year. Room: $5,790. Board: $5,970. Books/
misc. expenses (school’s estimate): $2,420. (Tuition includes fees.)
Financial Aid
Needs analysis based on federal methodology. FAFSA: Deadline is
March 1. Notification of awards begins March 1. In 2012, the average aid
package of full-time undergraduates with financial need was $30,966;
$30,216 for full-time freshmen. 8% of students receiving financial aid
participated in Federal Work-Study Program. 57% of 2012 graduates incurred an average debt of $34,997. Of full-time undergraduates receiving
need-based financial aid, an average of 88% of need was met.
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- Southwestern University (TX) Scholarships and Grants
Need-based Federal Pell, SEOG, state, college/university, and private
scholarships/grants. Non-need-based academic merit, creative arts/performance, alumni affiliation, leadership, minority, and religious affiliation scholarships/grants. Individual scholarship/grant packages range
from $500 to $45,170 (undergraduates); $500 to full tuition (freshmen).
In 2013, $24,547,659 in need-based scholarships/grants and $9,282,956
in non-need-based scholarships/grants was awarded.
Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford, direct unsubsidized Stafford, direct PLUS,
Federal Perkins, state, and college/university loans. Institutional payment
plan. Individual loan packages range up to $47,390 (undergraduates); up
to $46,810 (freshmen). In 2013, $9,113,903 in need-based self-help aid
was awarded, including $8,118,577 in student loans.
Student Employment
35% of full-time undergraduates work on campus during school year. Institutional employment. Students may expect to earn an average of $1,281
per year. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities rated “fair.”
ACADEMIC
Accreditation
Accredited by SACS; professionally by NASM.
Instructional Faculty
Full-time: 58 men, 58 women; part-time: 33 men, 21 women.
Doctorates/Terminal
98%
Masters
2%
FTE Student-Faculty ratio: 11 to 1.
97% of full-time faculty serve as academic advisors.
Degree Offerings
Baccalaureate: B.A., B.Ed., B.F.A., B.Mus., B.S.
Majors Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
Accounting, Animal Behavior, Anthropology, Art, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Classical/Ancient Near Eastern
Languages, Communications, Computer Information Systems, Dramatic/Theatre Arts, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, Engineering Science, English, Environmental Studies, French, German, Greek,
History, International Studies, Kinesiology, Latin, Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Spanish,
Women’s Studies.
Academic Requirements
Two semester hours of physical education required. Core curriculum required. Minimum 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
Academic Programs
Minors are offered in all major areas, and in architecture, Chinese, dance,
and exercise/sport studies. Self-designed majors. Double majors. Dual
degrees. Independent study. Honors program. Phi Beta Kappa. Pass/fail
grading option. Internships. Teacher certification in early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, and special education and in 11
specific subject areas. Preprofessional program in engineering. 3-2 engineering program. Member of Associated Colleges of the South and Annapolis Group. New York Arts Program. Washington Semester. Domestic
exchange programs with Nebraska Wesleyan U and Ohio Wesleyan U.
Study abroad in many countries. London Semester.
Facilities
410 microcomputers available to all students. Internet access. E-mail services/accounts. Computer equipment/network access provided in residence halls, library, computer center/labs, student center. Library of
392,200 titles, 86,856 current serials, 65,157 microforms, 21,338 audiovisuals, 36,191 e-books. Special collections. School is a member of library consortium. Chapel, observatory; fine arts and athletics centers.
Academic Experience
87% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. 70% of freshmen
graduate within six years. The most popular majors among recent graduates were business, communication, and biology. 23% of graduates pur-
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sue further study immediately. 65% of graduates are employed in major
field within one year.
Guidance Facilities/Student Services
Remedial learning services. Non-remedial tutoring. Placement service.
Health service. Career services include internships, interest inventory,
on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, and interview training. Minority student, military, veteran student, older student,
birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, and religious
counseling. International student support services include special counselors/advisors, special orientation, and intercultural learning departments. LD student support services include note-taking services, oral
tests, readers, tutors, tape recorders, extended time for tests, exam on tape
or computer, substitution of courses, texts on tape, typist/scribe, priority
registration, priority seating, waiver of foreign language degree requirement, other testing accommodations, e-texts, screen reader software, and
accessible technology support. Handicapped student services include
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters
for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, Braille services, and talking
books; other services provided on an individual basis. 100% of campus is
accessible to the physically handicapped.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Athletics
Intercollegiate baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse,
soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor) for men. Intercollegiate basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming,
tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball for women. Men’s club cheerleading, fencing, handball, volleyball. Women’s club cheerleading, fencing, handball, dance team. Intramural/recreational basketball, bowling,
cardio sculpt, cheerleading, dance, dodgeball, fencing, flag football,
handball, homerun derby, inner-tube basketball, kayaking, kickball, Pilates, punt-pass-kick, racquetball, rock climbing, sand volleyball, soccer,
table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, walleyball, yoga, zumba.
31% of students participate in intercollegiate sports. 50% of students participate in intramural sports. Member of Southern Collegiate Athletic
Conference (Division III).
Student Activities and Organizations
Student government, newspaper (The Megaphone), literary magazine, radio station. 13 honor societies. Canterbury, Lutheran Student Movement,
United Methodist Student Movement; Catholic, Jewish, FCA, Muslim
Student Associations. A.S.I.A. Club, EBONY, Latinos Unidos, SU Native. International club, Indian Student Association. Jazz swing and a cappella choirs; chorales, bands, orchestra, opera theatre, Mask and Wig
Players, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, departmental groups,
team managers. A total of 102 registered organizations. Four fraternities,
all with chapter houses; four sororities. 29% of men join a fraternity and
20% of women join a sorority.
GENERAL
Housing
All first-year freshmen and sophomores must live on campus. Coed, women’s, and men’s dormitories; student apartments; sorority, fraternity,
married student, disabled student, and international student housing. 78%
of all undergraduates (99% of all freshmen) live in school-owned/-operated/-affiliated housing.
Regulations and Policies
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age; additional restrictions apply. Class attendance policies set by individual instructors. Honor
code. Hazing prohibited. All students may have cars on campus; 85% of
students have cars.
Environment/Transportation
700-acre campus in Georgetown (population: 52,303), 26 miles from Austin.
Major airport and train serve Austin; bus serves Round Rock (12 miles).
Calendar
Semester system; classes begin in late August and mid-January. Two summer sessions of 16 days each. Orientation for new students held in August
and January.