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Campus & Student Life at Southwestern University

Home to about 1,506 undergraduates in 2020, Southwestern is a small, private university located in Georgetown, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Southwestern offers a “study abroad” program.

Southwestern University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

Southwestern Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Southwestern. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southwestern Disability Services.

Southwestern for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southwestern does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southwestern Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southwestern for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southwestern University

Southwestern offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southwestern University

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southwestern University

Southwestern has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,506 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,488 (98.8%). Part-time attendance was 18 (1.2%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
1,488181,506

Southwestern University is Ranked #684 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southwestern receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Southwestern #684 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Southwestern University

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southwestern by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southwestern Diversity Guide.

Southwestern University Competes in the NCAA

Southwestern has a total of 315 student athletes, 166 men and 149 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$2,961,474
Total Expenses (all teams)$2,449,365
Net$512,109

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southwestern University Athletics

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