Southwestern University
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2.02.53.03.54.0
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Class Rank
Top tenth (35%)
Top 11%–25% (25.5%)
Top 26%–50% (30%)
Bottom 26%–50% (8%)
Bottom quarter (1.5%)
High School GPA
4.0 (11%)
3.75–3.99 (22%)
3.50–3.74 (24%)
3.25–3.49 (16%)
3.00–3.24 (15%)
2.50–2.99 (10%)
2.00–2.49 (2%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very Important |
| Application Essay | Very Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Important |
Non-academic
| Interview | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Talent/ability | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| First generation | Important |
| Alumni/ae relation | Important |
| Geographical residence | Important |
| State residency | Important |
| Volunteer work | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
Cost & Tuition
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 238
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $48,531
Students with non-need merit aid: 129
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $33,134
Student Debt
Median total debt: $19,500
Students with federal loans: 43.0%
Students with Pell grants: 23.1%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $35,635
After 5 years: $56,682
Majors(33 programs)
- Business/Commerce, General.(69 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(28 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(24 graduates)
- Biology, General.(22 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(22 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(19 graduates)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.(18 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(15 graduates)
- History.(13 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(12 graduates)
- Physics.(12 graduates)
- Economics.(12 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(11 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(11 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(11 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(10 graduates)
- Education, General.(9 graduates)
- Sociology.(7 graduates)
- Mathematics.(6 graduates)
- Chemistry.(6 graduates)
- Anthropology.(6 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(5 graduates)
- Music.(5 graduates)
- Philosophy.(3 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(3 graduates)
- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(2 graduates)
- Area Studies.(1 graduates)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(1 graduates)
- Applied Mathematics.(1 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(1 graduates)
- Accounting and Related Services.(1 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
- Zoology/Animal Biology.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,454 students
Admission Rate: 39.1%
Retention Rate: 83.0%
Graduation Rate: 69.3%
Student Demographics
White (54.1%)
Hispanic (28.3%)
Black (5.9%)
Asian (4.1%)
Two or More (4.8%)
International (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Men (45.1%)
Women (54.9%)