Southwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1840. With the distinction of being the first institution of higher learning in the state of Texas, Southwestern University prides itself on its rich history that dates back to 1840. Located just 30 miles north of Austin and the much larger University of Texas—Austin, the university resides on a small portion of 700 acres in central Texas. The student-faculty ratio at Southwestern University is 12:1, and the school has 67% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southwestern University include: Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Exercise Science and Kinesiology; English Language and Literature, General; Social Sciences, General; Computer and Information Sciences, General; History, General; and Environmental Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/southwestern-university-3620) For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy https://www.facebook.com/fillmorehighschool/photos/a.1029949460517220/2310384239140396/?type=3