Southwestern University
TX · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 0.5% | 2 | 73.6% | 1,250 |
| 2024-2025 | 43.0% | 374 | 73.0% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 39.1% | 403 | 69.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 44.8% | 436 | 71.6% | 1,250 |
| 2021-2022 | 51.0% | 355 | 73.5% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Trinity University
- Rhodes College
- Austin College
- Hendrix College
- Centre College
- Sewanee — The University of the South
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Southwestern University?
Southwestern University admits 43.5% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Southwestern University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Southwestern University is 1170–1340, with a median score of 1250. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1170; students at the 75th percentile scored 1340.
What ACT score do I need for Southwestern University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Southwestern University is 24–30, with a median of 27.
How much does Southwestern University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Southwestern University is $59,648. Room and board is approximately $17,432. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern University?
Southwestern University's 6-year graduation rate is 73.6%. The first-year retention rate is 83.4%.
How many students attend Southwestern University?
Southwestern University enrolls 1,431 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Southwestern University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.