Southwestern University
Georgetown, Texas · Private
Southwestern University admitted 44% of 5,879 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1170–1340 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Southwestern University
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Application deadlines
Southwestern University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 3, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 2, 2027
The application is free. Southwestern University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Southwestern University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 76% (22 of 29), compared with 44% for all applicants.
Southwestern University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
65 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 14 took it, and 14 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Southwestern University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
Important
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Considered
- Religion
- Work experience
Not considered
- –
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.50 GPA. 35% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $67,606 a year. After grants, students paid $30,687 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Southwestern University’s acceptance rate?
Southwestern University admitted 44% of applicants: 2,556 of 5,879 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Southwestern University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 3, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 2, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1170 to 1340, with a median around 1250. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Southwestern University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Southwestern University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Southwestern University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Southwestern University have supplemental essays?
No. Southwestern University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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