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44.8%Acceptance
$51,058Tuition
1,454Students
69%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$56,878Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$51,058
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,058
Average Net Price
$27,468
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,628
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,350
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$65,986
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,791
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,567
$48,001 – $75,000 $24,800
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,434
$110,001+ $33,832

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $27,500 annually at Southwestern, not the $51,000 sticker price. Lower-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $18,800 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $33,800. Over four years, expect total costs between $75,000 and $135,000 depending on family income.

The 11:1 student-faculty ratio justifies the investment for many families. Graduates carry a median debt of $25,000, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $56,900 ten years out, most alumni can manage this debt load comfortably. The 74% loan repayment rate suggests graduates find steady work after leaving Georgetown.

Middle-income families earning $30,000 to $75,000 get the sweetest deal here. They pay less than the wealthy while accessing the same small liberal arts education that has produced business moguls and White House press secretaries.

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