Southwestern University Acceptance Rate (43%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?

Southwestern University's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,718 of 6,313 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 43% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 580–670 reading and writing, 550–630 math

ACT, middle 50%: 26–30 composite

Average net price: $30,687 a year (2022–23)

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Southwestern University GPA requirements

Southwestern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Southwestern University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Southwestern University acceptance rate

Southwestern University admitted 2,718 of 6,313 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 43%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Southwestern University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Georgetown, Texas, with 1,440 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Southwestern University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	620	670
SAT Math	550	590	630
ACT Composite	26	29	30
ACT English	25	27	31
ACT Math	24	26	29

44% submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores, as Southwestern University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1241 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Southwestern University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Southwestern University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Southwestern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,687 a year at Southwestern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwestern University hard to get into?

It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Southwestern University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can I get into Southwestern University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Southwestern University admitted 43% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do Southwestern University students have?

The middle 50% of Southwestern University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–670 in reading and writing and 550–630 in math; ACT composite 26–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Southwestern University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Southwestern University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 44% sent SAT scores and 13% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Southwestern University?

Southwestern University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into Southwestern University?

A lot: Southwestern University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?

Southwestern University's acceptance rate was 43% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,718 of 6,313 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Southwestern University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Southwestern University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Southwestern University look at legacy status?

Yes. Southwestern University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Southwestern University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,687 a year at Southwestern University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Southwestern University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Southwestern UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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