Southwestern University

Southwestern University, also known as SU, is a private, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts College located in Georgetown, Texas, USA. SU was founded in 1840. SU is spread across an area of 700 acres. It operates several schools and colleges which provide majors, Pre-Professional, Independent Major and Paired Major degrees in a wide range of subjects. Philosophy, Physical Science, Physics and Sociology are some of the subjects taught here. SU was named the nation's 7th “Best Value” undergraduate institution by Princeton Review college guide(2005).

SU has an active campus life. There are several student clubs, organizations, scholastic and honorary societies operated by the university. Alpha Delta Pi, Kappa Sigma and Zeta Tau Alpha are some of the honorary societies operated by the students. The students also operate a radio station known as SU radio. Megaphone is the weekly newspaper operated by the students.

Southwestern University Highlights

Where Southwestern University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in media, science, drama and performing arts, music, mathematics, and liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Southwestern University was 1,294 in 2007 (1,278 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Southwestern University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Southwestern University provides on-campus housing for 1,086 of its 1,278 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Southwestern University Athletics

Southwestern University is in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Southwestern University Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: