Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 44.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,238
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,120–1,355
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 1,454
Admissions Overview
Southwestern University is moderately selective with a 44.79% acceptance rate. Nearly half of applicants gain admission, making it accessible for students with solid academic records. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1120-1355 on the SAT, with an average of 1238. This translates to above-average but not strong test performance requirements. The 11:1 student-faculty ratio suggests the admissions committee values students who will thrive in close academic relationships with professors. Southwestern seeks intellectually curious students who want personalized attention in a tight-knit liberal arts environment. The school's Methodist heritage and strong science programs indicate they appreciate students with both academic rigor and community engagement.