United States
Southwestern University
Tuition fee
$50,000
QS ranking
University ranking
U.S. News: Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges (2024); Washington Monthly: Top 50 liberal arts colleges
Southwestern University is a private liberal arts university in Georgetown, Texas, founded in 1840 (the oldest in Texas), enrolling about 1,500 students. It is undergraduate-focused with 40+ majors and a historic 700-acre residential campus 30 minutes from Austin.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
International undergraduate cost estimates.
Undergraduate (International)
$50,000/year
Room and Board
$13,000/year
Additional costs
Books, insurance, personal expenses (~$3,000/year)
Scholarships
Merit, fine arts, and need-based awards for international students; external funding also available.
International Student Scholarships
Merit-based, up to $30,000/year.
Fine Arts Scholarships
For music, theatre, and visual arts; portfolio or audition required.
Need-based financial aid
Considered; requires additional documentation.
External scholarships
Available via EducationUSA and home-country programs.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
Ranked among the Top 100 National Liberal Arts Colleges (2024).
Washington Monthly
Top 50 liberal arts colleges for social mobility and community service.
Other recognitions
High national rankings for undergraduate teaching and sustainability.
Student Life & Campus
Campus
Historic and scenic 700-acre campus in Georgetown, Texas.
Student organizations
Over 100 organizations including International Student Association.
Housing
Residential campus with themed housing and living-learning communities.
Career & internships
Support through the Center for Career & Professional Development.
International Student Services
Visa support, cultural events, and arrival orientation.
Location
30 minutes from Austin, a major cultural and tech hub.
Community
Safe and welcoming with strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
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