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Economics at Southwestern University

Southwestern University graduates about 20 economics majors a year, 6% of its graduating class. That puts it 181st of 683 schools we score for economics, a strong program at 65 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 35 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 62% of the schools we've counted.

65/100Strong#181 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year206% of the class
Courses in the catalog35more than 62% of schools
Admit rate43%whole school
SAT middle 50%1120–1355whole school

Around Southwestern University

Altar of the Lois Perkins Chapel
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Entrance of the Lois Perkins Chapel
Entrance of the Lois Perkins ChapelPhoto: Theophilus02 · CC0 · source
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The Cullen Building at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas
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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 29 · Academic 21 · Fraternity or sorority house 2 · Athletics 2 · Library 1 · Arts 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Elon University 65
  2. Creighton University 65
  3. Lewis & Clark College 65
  4. Muhlenberg College 65
  5. University of Oregon 64
  6. The University of Oklahoma 64
  7. University of Tennessee–Knoxville 64
  8. University of Dayton 64

Other strong majors at Southwestern University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Southwestern University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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