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Southwestern University holds a distinction that resonates with Georgetown's sense of history: it is the oldest university in Texas, founded in 1840 — the same year the Republic of Texas government chose Georgetown as a townsite. The 4.6-star rating across 543 reviews reflects the community's relationship with an institution that shapes Georgetown's cultural and intellectual life in ways that most suburban Texas cities don't experience. The campus is architecturally beautiful — Victorian-era limestone buildings in the tradition of the region's historic construction — and is a destination in itself for the Georgetown walking tour experience. Cultural programming through the Sarofim School of Fine Arts brings concerts, theater productions, and art exhibitions to Georgetown that serve the broader community alongside the student population. Campus tours are available for prospective students and families considering Southwestern's distinctive liberal arts approach. For Georgetown's identity as more than a bedroom community, Southwestern University is one of the irreplaceable differentiators.