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Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1873. SU is affiliated with the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

United States, Georgetown
Located 50 km from Austin
Acceptance rate - 51%
Number of students - 1504 Number of students - 1504
International students - 1% International students - 1%
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Quick Facts

Located 50 km from Austin Located 50 km from Austin
Acceptance rate - 51% Acceptance rate - 51%
Number of students - 1504 Number of students - 1504
International students - 1% International students - 1%

About University

SU offers 40 undergraduate degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music, as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. Around 95% of faculty members hold a doctorate or advanced degree in their field of study. Joint research and publications between students and faculty are common at the institution, demonstrating a serious commitment to the development of professionals in a variety of fields.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Interdisciplinary Programs

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Brown College of Arts and Sciences

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Pre-professional Pathways

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Garey School of Natural Sciences

0+ programs

Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Sarofim School of Fine Arts

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: 05 Feb, 2025
Closed
Closed

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Deadline: 05 Feb, 2026
Closed

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

Motivation Letter Required
Recommendation Letter Required

English Language Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL iBT

88

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Southwestern University

1

Fill out the online application

You can register on shorelight.com . You must upload your personal documents. Submitting an application is free.

2

Wait for a decision on your admission

You will be contacted by email.

3

Receive an invitation from the university

Receive a university offer.

4

Apply for a visa

After receiving the acceptance letter, you need to apply for a visa. To obtain a visa, you need to prepare a list of documents, consisting of an invitation to study from the university, a bank statement, medical insurance, etc.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$50,558/year
Includes academic materials
On-campus accommodation (per year)
$7,852/year
Nutrition (per year)
$5,776/year
Personal expenses (per year)
$5,817/year
Scholarships
• Sarofim Fine Arts Scholarships • Music Performance Awards • Competitive Scholarships - The Garey Scholarship • General Merit Scholarship • Competitive Scholarships - The Brown Scholarship

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Sports facilities

World-class facility

• Fitness centers

World-class facility

• The library

World-class facility