SU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Southwestern University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is SU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Southwestern University (SU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. SU's acceptance rate is 43.05% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,313 students applied and 2,718 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into SU is not low.

To apply to SU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

SU's acceptance rate is the 5th lowest among 79 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 29 at SU. SU's SAT score ranks 11st out of 55 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
SU's yield rate is 13.76%, which is significantly lower by 20.23 percentage points (approximately 59.5% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50% (average yield: 33.99%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to SU at colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%. Moreover, you can check only Texas colleges with acceptance rates between 40% and 50%. This comparison helps contextualize SU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, SU's acceptance rate is 43.05% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.76%. 2,722 men and 3,583 women applied to SU and 1,087 men and 1,631 women students were accepted.

Among them, 170 men and 204 women were enrolled in SU. You can explore the SU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,313	2,722	3,583	0	8
Admitted	2,718	1,087	1,631	0	0
Enrolled	374	170	204	0	0
Acceptance Rate	43.05%	39.93%	45.52%	-	0.00%
Yield	13.76%	15.64%	12.51%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Southwestern University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 165 students (44% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 47 students (13% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at SU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,210, including 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 590 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 630 and the 25th percentile is 550.

The median ACT composite score is 29, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 26 at SU. The median ACT Math score is 26 and the median ACT English score is 27.

How competitive is SU's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Southwestern University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at SU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,130	1,210	1,300
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	580	620	670
SAT Math	550	590	630
ACT Composite	26	29	30
ACT Math	24	26	29
ACT English	25	27	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Southwestern University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at SU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southwestern University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to SU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.southwestern.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://admission.southwestern.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the SU?

SU is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 43.05%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to SU?

SU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to SU is 1,210, and the average ACT score is 29. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does SU require essays or personal statements?

Yes, SU requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for SU admission?

Yes, SU requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

SU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, SU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, SU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for SU?

The institutional SAT code for SU is 6674 and 4-digit ACT code is 4186.