School Overview

Long History: Founded in 1840, it was originally named Rutersville College, Mckenzie College, etc. It was finally determined as Southwestern University in 1873. It is one of the oldest universities in Texas and has a profound historical heritage.

Geographical Location: Located in Georgetown, Texas, only 30 miles from Austin, the city is located in the hilly area of ​​Texas, with beautiful scenery, and students can easily enjoy the various resources of Austin.

School Nature: Private Liberal Arts College.

Campus Size: The campus covers an area of ​​700 acres, with a beautiful environment, providing students with spacious and comfortable learning and living space.

Religious Background: Associated with the United Methodist Church.

Academic Situation

Department Setting: Consists of Brown College of Arts and Sciences and Sarafim College of Fine Arts, offering 40 majors, 36 minors and more than 90 student organizations for students to choose from.

Professional Courses: Majors cover art, science, fine arts, music, as well as interdisciplinary and preparatory majors such as business/commerce, psychology, speech communication and rhetoric, biology/ Biological science, sports science and kinesiology are popular majors.

Teaching features: small class teaching mode is adopted, with a teacher-student ratio of 11:1 and an average of 15 students per class. 99% of tenured professors or tenured professors have a doctorate or the highest degree in their field. They focus on collaborative research and publication with students, retain the teaching method of interaction between teachers and students, and students can fully participate in the teaching process and have in-depth academic exchanges and discussions with teachers.

Ranking: In the 2022-2023 edition of the Best Colleges in the United States, Southwestern University ranks 85th among national liberal arts colleges, 55th among best value schools, and 44th among the best performers in social mobility.

Student Life

Accommodation requirements: Freshmen and sophomores are generally required to live on campus. The school provides a variety of accommodation options, including single-sex or co-ed dormitories and spacious apartments. More than 85% of students live on campus during college. Living on campus helps students better integrate into campus life and cultivate teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Social activities: The school has more than 60 active student organizations, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects. Students can choose to participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Sports: It is a member of the Southern College Athletic Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Its sports team is called the "Pirates" and participates in 16 university sports. Students can exercise their bodies, cultivate team spirit and competitive awareness through participating in sports activities.

Volunteer service: More than 70% of students participate in volunteer service activities on campus or in the community, which reflects the school's emphasis on civic participation and social responsibility, and cultivates students' sense of social responsibility and dedication.

Application requirements

Undergraduate application: TOEFL score generally requires 88 points, IELTS score requires 6.5 points, SAT total score requires 970-1330 points, SAT reading score requires 560-680 points, SAT math score requires 550-650 points, ACT total score requires 23-29 points.

Application materials: including online or mailed application form, recommendation letter, original and translated transcript, essay, and interview is recommended.

Application deadline: The earliest deadline is October-November, and the school also provides ED/EA application policy a few months in advance.

Study abroad costs

Tuition fees range from US$24,175 to US$47,870 per year, and room and board costs are approximately US$13,059 per year.