Sunday, November 22, 2009

Best Colleges 2010

Southwestern University

Work PO Box 770 Georgetown, TX 78627-0770
Work(800) 252-3166
Web site: http://www.southwestern.edu
  • 61Rank
  • 61Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges

Overview : Southwestern University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1840
Religious affiliation: United Methodist
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 1,270
Setting: urban
Endowment: $284,272,430
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $40
Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: 65.4%
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2009-2010 Tuition and Fees: $30,220
Mission  
School mission: As Texas' First University, and one of the country's premier National Liberal Arts and Sciences institutions, Southwestern has spent more than a century and a half educating the citizens of Texas and the nation. We remain committed to a broad understanding of knowledge, the full development of each student we enroll, the fostering of diverse perspectives and the creation of a dynamic residential community where students are challenged, supported and engaged. Our Core Values define and shape us as an institution: Promoting lifelong learning and a passion for intellectual and personal growth. Fostering diverse perspectives. Being true to one's self and others. Respecting the worth and dignity of persons. Encouraging activism in the pursuit of justice and the common good.

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