More selective than 90% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
40% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 670 |
| SAT math | 550 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 580–670 | 550–630 | 26–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 39% | 600–690 | 570–650 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SU compared with other Texas colleges?
SU has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | 27% | 89% | $19,857 |
| 5 | LeTourneau University | 38% | 59% | $28,185 |
| 6 | Huston-Tillotson University | 39% | 34% | $19,719 |
| 7 | Paul Quinn College | 40% | 27% | $12,709 |
| 8 | Southwestern University | 43% | 73% | $29,224 |
| 9 | Texas A & M International University | 44% | 46% | $3,637 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University | 44% | 86% | $36,660 |
| 11 | Austin College | 48% | 67% | $21,107 |
| 12 | Baylor University | 51% | 80% | $41,104 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at SU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SU admissions questions
What is the SU acceptance rate?
Southwestern University accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,573 of 6,585 applicants were admitted.
Does SU require the SAT or ACT?
Southwestern University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 40% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SU?
The middle 50% of Southwestern University enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1300 on the SAT and 26–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SU?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (403 of 2,573).
Is SU getting harder to get into?
Southwestern University accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 39% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southwestern University overview