Southwestern University
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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.
Former names | Rutersville College (1840–1856) McKenzie College (1841–1868) Soule University (1856–1887) Wesleyan College (1844–1847)[1] Texas University (1870–1875) |
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Motto | Non Quis Sed Quid |
Motto in English | Not Who But What |
Type | Private liberal arts college |
Established | 1840; 184 years ago (1840) |
Religious affiliation | Methodist |
Endowment | $289.4 million (2020)[2] |
President | Laura Skandera Trombley |
Dean | Alisa Gaunder |
Academic staff | 386 |
Administrative staff | 317 |
Undergraduates | 1,515[3] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban 700 acres (2.8 km²) |
Colors | Black & Gold |
Nickname | Pirates |
Affiliations | |
Mascot | Pirate |
Website | southwestern |
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.