Georgetown, Texas · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Bachelor's
Southwestern University is a private liberal arts university in Georgetown, Texas, established in 1840. It offers 40 bachelor's degrees across the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music, along with interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. The university is described as the oldest continually operating university in Texas and has maintained uninterrupted operation since its founding.
Professors Get High Marks
Ranked #6 in Professors Get High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Career Services
Ranked #18 in Best Career Services (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #23 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, Texas, 78626
Visit University SiteIntramural Sports
Ranked #25 in Intramural Sports (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #84 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #150 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #304 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1046 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1170–1340
SAT ERW: 600–690
SAT math: 570–650
ACT composite: 24–30
Total: 1,457
Undergrad: 1,457
Undergrad full-time: 1,443
Part-time: 14
In-state
Tuition: $51,058
Total cost on campus: $67,606
Out-of-state
Tuition: $51,058
Total cost on campus: $67,606
Room & board: $13,628
Books & supplies: $1,300
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $32,956
Pell grant recipients: 22%
Rent: $807 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $3.92 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.17
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.