Southwestern University

https://www.southwestern.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$53,288

5.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$32,228

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

43.1%

6,313 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,440

98.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.8%

321 Graduates

About

Southwestern University is a higher education institution located in Williamson County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southwestern University were General Business (79 degrees awarded), General Psychology (29 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees).

In 2024, 349 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern University. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (190 degrees), 1.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern University is $53,288, which is $25,110 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern University is $53,288, which is $25,110 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,228.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$53,288

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southwestern University was $53,288. The cost of tuition at Southwestern University is $25,110 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$32,228

2024 Value

5.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Southwestern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,228. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southwestern University grew by 5.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,989

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern University was of $14,989 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.13% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Southwestern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Southwestern University received 6,313 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.13% annual growth. Out of those 6,313 applicants, 2,718 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,440 students enrolled at Southwestern University in 2024. 44% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southwestern University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,718

Accepted Out of 6,313

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southwestern University was 43.1% (2,718 admissions from 6,313 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 39.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.13%, while admissions grew by 5.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southwestern University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

44%

Submission Percentage (2024)

165

Scores Submitted (2024)

44% of enrolled first-time students at Southwestern University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southwestern University had a total enrollment of 1,440 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern University is 1,423 students and the part-time enrollment is 17. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Black or African American, 4.44% Two or More Races, 3.26% Asian, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,440 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern University is 1,423 and the part-time enrollment is 17. This means that 98.8% of students enrolled at Southwestern University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Southwestern University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
739 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
426 enrolled students
Black or African American
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern University is 51.3% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.69% Black or African American, 4.44% Two or More Races, 3.26% Asian, 0.278% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 45 students (3.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 59 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern University is white (190 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (105 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwestern University is General Business (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (29 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (152,129 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (134,186 people), Other managers (112,687 people), Secondary school teachers (108,777 people), and Postsecondary teachers (88,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), and History (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Southwestern University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (9 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (5 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), and History (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern University are Elementary & secondary schools (348,673 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (207,770 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (129,488 people), Legal services (119,799 people), and Computer Systems Design (90,236 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
79 degrees awarded
General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwestern University was General Business with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwestern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

204

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern University, which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (204).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern University in General Business, which is 2.43 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern University in General Psychology, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 64% of students graduating from Southwestern University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
105 degrees awarded
Asian
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern University is white (190 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (105 degrees).

0.287% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
197 degrees awarded
White Female
166 degrees awarded
White Female
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern University is white female (197 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (166 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern University has an endowment valued at nearly $404M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.7M (0.917%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Southwestern University had a total salary expenditure of 73.7M. Southwestern University employs 38 Assistant professors, 38 Professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Southwestern University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Professor (21), and Male Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

Endowment

$404M

2024 Endowment

7.07%

growth from 2023

Southwestern University has an endowment valued at about $404M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern University grew 7.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $354M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.2M

2024 Salaries

6.45%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Southwestern University paid a median of $28.2M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($73.7M) and a 6.45% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.63M

Instructional Salaries

120

Number of Employees

In 2024, Southwestern University paid a total of $9.63M to 120 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Service with 42 employees.

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