Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX
Georgetown, TX
The kind of place where you’ll be excited to learn
As the first institution of higher education in Texas, Southwestern University offers a strong tradition of academic excellence. Our curriculum incorporates the humanities, fine arts, and social and natural sciences across 37 majors and seven pre-professional programs. SU faculty balance award-winning scholarship with a dedication to mentoring students. And employers value the skills SU alumni contribute: 91% of alumni are employed or in graduate school within 10 months of graduation.
The kind of place where you can learn to explore and explore to learn
Our students grow through transformative experiences such as internships, undergraduate research, study abroad, and civic engagement. The majority of SU students live on campus and find their niche among our 100 student organizations. Our Pirates compete on 20 different NCAA Division III athletic teams, with many more involved in club or intramural sports.
The kind of place where small-town charm meets a bustling capital city
Located in Georgetown, Texas, our picturesque campus offers convenient access to Austin, the 11th-largest city in the US. Our students hike and bike along the river in nearby San Gabriel Park; they work at start-ups and intern at the Capitol; they catch their favorite bands at international festivals like Austin City Limits and South by Southwest. It’s all here, and it’s all within a 45-minute drive.
The kind of place where you’ll prepare for your life and career beyond graduation
SU’s career services rank first in Texas. Our staff provide students with tailored coaching and innovative programs to assist them in achieving their personal and professional goals. And through our alumni mentoring program, students can expand their networks and receive valuable advice about their career interests through connections with our graduates.
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#1 national liberal arts college in Texas | U.S. News & World Report |
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#1 most impactful school in Texas | The Princeton Review |
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#1 small private liberal arts college in Texas | Forbes |
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#6 for career services in the US | The Princeton Review |
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#1 liberal arts university in Texas | Washington Monthly |
At Southwestern University, you’ll engage in dynamic classroom discussions and real-world learning experiences that’ll empower you to think effectively, collaborate, and view problems from multiple perspectives. Our professors genuinely care about their students, providing one-on-one attention through rigorous teaching and collaborative research. And our top-ranked career services staff and active alumni mentors will provide you with opportunities to explore through professional networking and insider advice; you can find our recent alumni studying at Stanford and Vanderbilt and working at Google, NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Texas Capitol.
“The versatility that Southwestern provides allows me the opportunity to achieve a double major and gives me the most flexibility in my career development. Southwestern has allowed me to get to a point where I’m confident in what I am going to do moving forward post undergraduate.”
"I chose Southwestern University because of how the school prioritizes making students well-rounded individuals prepared for life after college. I can name countless college professors, advisors, coaches, and bosses who have helped me become the person I am today because they genuinely care about me and want to see me succeed!"
“One of the reasons I truly love Southwestern is the abundance of opportunities available to students. It’s all about seizing those opportunities and making the most of them. I have been fortunate to explore areas and work on projects that I never thought I would have the chance to do before.”
“Southwestern University helped me challenge myself, explore my found and unfound passions, and learn what I was truly capable of. SU is a special place where thinking and learning lead to developing skills that will last you a lifetime. The university gave me the community and the environment that nurtured my creativity and enabled me to flourish.”
“SU is in a perfect spot near Austin and all of the big tech companies that are moving here. It is just in a perfect location."