Southwestern University

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)
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	Georgetown , Texas , United States
Campus	Suburban 700 acres (2.8 km²)
Colors	Black & Gold
Nickname	Pirates
Affiliations	NAICU[4] IAMSCU Annapolis Group ACS
Mascot	Pirate
Website	southwestern.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.