Southwestern University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,400 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Southwestern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Georgetown, Texas with approximately 1,440 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 43% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $29,224 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $63,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southwestern University is a private liberal arts university in Georgetown, Texas, United States. Formed in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest college or university in Texas. Southwestern offers 40 bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The oldest university in Texas has a genuine liberal arts identity, a manageable size of about 1,450 students, and a median debt of just $19,500 — well below the national average — which makes the cost story reasonably attractive. That said, the 69% graduation rate is a real flag worth asking about on a campus visit, since roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish. Worth considering if you want a small, relationship-driven campus in central Texas and are drawn to interdisciplinary study, but come with specific questions about student support and what's driving that attrition.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,440 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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