Southwestern University Admission
Acceptance Rate
44.79%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
17.52%
Freshmen Enrollment
436
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,557 students have applied and 2,489 students have allowed to admit to Southwestern University (Acceptance rate: 44.79%). SU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.52 % where 436 students have finally enrolled out of 2,489 admitted students.
SU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
SU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas.
How to Apply to Southwestern University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SU. SU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southwestern University is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 28. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern University | 1,240 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southwestern University, 170 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 570 | 630 | 685 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,240 | 1,355 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southwestern University, 66 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 27 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
SU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southwestern University. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |