Southwestern University

This article is about the private college in Georgetown, Texas. For the division of The University of Texas System, see University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. For other uses, see Southwestern University (disambiguation).

Southwestern University
Former names
Rutersville College (1840–1856)
McKenzie College (1841–1868)
Soule University (1856–1887)
Wesleyan College (1844–1847)[1]
Texas University (1870–1875)
MottoNon Quis Sed Quid (Latin)
Motto in English
"Not Who But What"
TypePrivate liberal arts university
EstablishedFebruary 5, 1840; 184 years ago (February 5, 1840)
AccreditationSACS
Religious affiliation
Methodist
Academic affiliations
Endowment$289.4 million (2020)[3]
PresidentLaura Skandera Trombley
DeanAlisa Gaunder
Academic staff
386
Administrative staff
317
Undergraduates1,515[4]
Location
Georgetown
,
Texas
,
United States
CampusSmall city[5], 700 acres (2.8 km2)
NewspaperThe Megaphone
ColorsBlack and gold
   
NicknamePirates
Sporting affiliations
MascotThe Captain
Websitesouthwestern.edu

Southwestern University (Southwestern or SU) is a private liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas. Formed in 1873 from a revival of collegiate charters granted in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest college or university in Texas. Southwestern offers 40 bachelor's degrees in the arts, sciences, fine arts, and music as well as interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Association of Schools of Music and historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group, the Associated Colleges of the South, the Council of Independent Colleges, and is a signatory of the Talloires Declaration.

  1. ^ "Wesleyan College". www.tshaonline.org. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  2. ^ NAICU – Member Directory Archived November 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Southwestern University". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  5. ^ "IPEDS - Southwestern University".