First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 3, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 2, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: southwestern.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Southwestern University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MAT52-164 Modern Calculus I Natural Sciences | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIO50-173, and BIO50-171 Molecular & Cellular…4 BIO50-173, and BIO50-171 Molecular & Cellular Foundations of Biology, and Inquiries in Biology Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHE51-103, and CHE51-101 General Chemistry I…4 CHE51-103, and CHE51-101 General Chemistry I, and Chemical Methods and Techniques Lab I Natural Sciences | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 ENG10-114 College Writing Elective This course…4 ENG10-114 College Writing Elective This course does not fulfill general education and/or English major or minor requirements. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 ENG10-004 Selected Topics in English Humanities | |
| United States History | 4 | 4 HIS16-004 Selected Topics in History Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY33-104 Principles of Psychology Social Sciences | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 MAT52-114 Introduction to Statistics Natural Sciences |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MAT52-164 Modern Calculus I Natural Sciences | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIO50-173, and BIO50-171 Molecular & Cellular…4 BIO50-173, and BIO50-171 Molecular & Cellular Foundations of Biology, and Inquiries in Biology Natural Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHE51-103, and CHE51-101 General Chemistry I…4 CHE51-103, and CHE51-101 General Chemistry I, and Chemical Methods and Techniques Lab I Natural Sciences | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 4 ENG10-114 College Writing Elective This course…4 ENG10-114 College Writing Elective This course does not fulfill general education and/or English major or minor requirements. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 ENG10-004 Selected Topics in English Humanities | |
| United States History | 4 | 4 HIS16-004 Selected Topics in History Humanities | |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 PSY33-104 Principles of Psychology Social Sciences | |
| Statistics | 4 | 4 MAT52-114 Introduction to Statistics Natural Sciences | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 CSC54-184 Computer Science I Natural Sciences…4 CSC54-184 Computer Science I Natural Sciences Student is encouraged to consult with the Math & Computer Science department chair to determine course placement, if course was not in Java. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 ECO31-004 Selected Topics in Economics Social…4 ECO31-004 Selected Topics in Economics Social Sciences This course by itself does not fulfill Business or Economics major or minor requirements. You must also take Microeconomics. Course may be combined with AP Microeconomics or Microeconomics transfer credit, in order to receive ECO31-104 credit. | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 ECO31-004 Selected Topics in Economics Social…4 ECO31-004 Selected Topics in Economics Social Sciences This course by itself does not fulfill Business or Economics major or minor requirements. You must also take Macroeconomics. Course may be combined with AP Macroeconomics or Macroeconomics transfer credit, in order to receive ECO31-104 credit. | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 4 HIS16-004 Selected Topics in History Humanities | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 ENV49-144 Environmental Science Natural Sciences | |
| European History | 4 | 4 HIS16-004 Selected Topics in History Humanities | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 4 ENV49-004 Selected Topics in Environmental…4 ENV49-004 Selected Topics in Environmental Studies Social Sciences | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 4 4 SPA15-164 SPA15-214 Spanish III Written and…4 4 SPA15-164 SPA15-214 Spanish III Written and Oral Expression Language Requirement Language Requirement Humanities | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 CSC54-144 Explorations in Computing Natural…4 CSC54-144 Explorations in Computing Natural Sciences Student is encouraged to consult with the Math & Computer Science department chair to determine course placement in subsequent Computer Science courses. | |
| Art History | 4 | 4 ARH71-004 Selected Topics in Art History Fine Arts | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 MUT76-101, and MUT76-103 Fundamentals of…4 MUT76-101, and MUT76-103 Fundamentals of Solfege/Ear Training, and Fundamentals of Music Theory Fine Arts Student must receive scores of 4 or 5 on all three composite, aural, and non-aural exams to receive credit. | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 4 SOC34-004 Selected Topics in Sociology Social…4 SOC34-004 Selected Topics in Sociology Social Sciences This course is approved as a substitution for use in the Race and Ethnicity Studies minor. | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 CHI22-164 Chinese III Language Requirement | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 4 PSC32-144 Comparative Politics Social Sciences | |
| Drawing | 4 | 4 ART68-004 Selected Topics in Studio Art Fine Arts | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 4 FRE11-164 French III Language Requirement | |
| French Literature | 4 | 4 FRE11-314, or FRE11-334 Topics in Literature or…4 FRE11-314, or FRE11-334 Topics in Literature or Film, or French Cinema Language Requirement Humanities | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 4 GER12-314, or GER12-334 Reading German: Text in…4 GER12-314, or GER12-334 Reading German: Text in Context, or Speak German! Language Requirement Humanities | |
| Government and Politics - US | 4 | 4 PSC32-114 American Politics Social Sciences | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 4 FLN21-164 Language III Language Requirement | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 FLN21-164 Language III Language Requirement | |
| Latin | 4 | 4 LAT14-164 Latin III Language Requirement | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | 4 PHY53-004 Selected Topics in Physics Natural…4 PHY53-004 Selected Topics in Physics Natural Sciences This algebra-based course does not fulfill degree requirements in the BS, or Physics major or minor requirements. | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | 4 PHY53-004 Selected Topics in Physics Natural…4 PHY53-004 Selected Topics in Physics Natural Sciences This algebra-based course does not fulfill degree requirements in the BS, or Physics major or minor requirements. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 PHY53-164 Physics II Natural Sciences Student…4 PHY53-164 Physics II Natural Sciences Student is encouraged to consult with the Physics department chair to determine if eligible to take the Physics I departmental exam. A passing score mayresult in credit for PHY53-154 Physics I. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHY53-154 Physics I Natural Sciences | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 4 MAT52-004 Selected Topics in Mathematics Natural Sciences | |
| Research | 4 | 4 ELEC-004 Lower Level Elective Elective | |
| Seminar | 4 | 4 ELEC-004 Lower Level Elective Elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 4 4 SPA15-334 SPA15-344 Conversation Through…4 4 SPA15-334 SPA15-344 Conversation Through Hispanic Cinema Introduction to Literary Studies Language Requirement Humanities Language Requirement Humanities | |
| Studio Art 2-D Design | 4 | 4 ART68-004 Selected Topics in Studio Art Fine Arts | |
| Studio Art 3-D Design | 4 | 4 ART68-004 Selected Topics in Studio Art Fine Arts |
Source: southwestern.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 67 |
| Psychology | 27 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 22 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Education | 10 |
| Economics | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| History | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Computational Mathematics | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
26% of men in fraternities · 31% of women in sororities · 29% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
2,550,637 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
Nearest hub airport
Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.2 of 20
Elevation
754 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
36°F
July high
96°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
112 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,670 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Huston-Tillotson University26 mi
- Saint Edward's University28 mi
- Texas A&M University-Central Texas30 mi
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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