Southwestern University Acceptance Rate
Georgetown, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,585
- Admitted
- 2,573
- Yield
- 15.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southwestern University's acceptance rate has fallen from 48.5% in 2014–15 to 39.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,487 to 6,585 (+89%) over that period.
Its 39.1% rate makes Southwestern University more selective than about 90% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (43.2% for women vs 34.1% for men, a 9.1-point gap). Southwestern University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 15.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,487 | 1,692 | 48.5% | 382 |
| 2015–16 | 3,736 | 1,652 | 44.2% | 359 |
| 2016–17 | 3,773 | 1,699 | 45% | 381 |
| 2017–18 | 4,133 | 1,783 | 43.1% | 362 |
| 2018–19 | 4,551 | 2,049 | 45% | 442 |
| 2019–20 | 4,766 | 2,337 | 49% | 444 |
| 2020–21 | 4,578 | 2,260 | 49.4% | 361 |
| 2021–22 | 4,757 | 2,428 | 51% | 355 |
| 2022–23 | 5,557 | 2,489 | 44.8% | 436 |
| 2023–24 | 6,585 | 2,573 | 39.1% | 403 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,610 | 1,560 | 43.2% |
| Men | 2,975 | 1,013 | 34.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–690 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 570–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 14% |
How Southwestern University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southwestern University's acceptance rate?
Southwestern University's acceptance rate is 39.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,573 admitted of 6,585 applicants).
Is Southwestern University test optional?
Southwestern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southwestern University?
Southwestern University received 6,585 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,573.
What SAT score do you need for Southwestern University?
Admitted students at Southwestern University typically scored 600–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southwestern University getting harder to get into?
Southwestern University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 48.5% in 2014–15 to 39.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.southwestern.edu/.