the University of the Southwest is known for being a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 15,000 applications each year. The acceptance rate tends to be 76 percent which equates to about 12,000 students who passed the admission process of the school. But, when the term starts, only about 90 or 1% of the applicants who obtained acceptance letter from the University of the Southwest choose to register. The institution’s application data shows that 39 percent of the students who applied are men compared to 60 percent who are women. When the term commences, about 38 percent of those accepted females enrolled at the University of the Southwest and 61 percent were males. Students should submit their ACT or SAT scores to the University of the Southwest when filling out the application. Most often, accepted applicants have test scores in the range of 15 - 20 for ACT or 850 - 1,040 for SAT. This institution also allows submissions of Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences. the University of the Southwest’s undergraduate application fee is $0.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
15,201
Male 5,943
Female 9,258

 

Acceptance
11,511
Male 4,334
Female 7,177

 

Enrollment Total
89
Male 55
Female 34


Acceptance Rate
75.7%
Male
72.9%
Female
77.5%

 

Yield
.8%
Male
1.3%
Female
0.5%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$0


Graduate

$0



Open Admission (will accept all who apply)

Yes

Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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