
For the application year 2024, Southwestern University has recorded an acceptance rate of 30.6%, with 1,139 students admitted out of 3,714 applicants. This is a slight increase from the previous year, where the acceptance rate for 2023 was 29.8% from 4,088 applicants. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly, peaking at 51.0% for the Class of 2025 from 4,732 applicants in 2021, and dropping to 44.9% in 2022. These trends indicate a gradual tightening of the admissions process over recent years, reflecting increased competition among applicants.