Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Central, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1906 by what is now the Wesleyan Church. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university offers approximately 35 major areas of study for undergraduates and also offers graduate and doctoral degrees in the areas of business and education. The university serves approximately 1,600 students. There are more than 800 undergraduates enrolled at the main campus. In addition, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are offered in a fully online format. The school has 18 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Since 2007, the university's athletic teams have won 17 NCCAA national championship titles.
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100%
Acceptance
$15,464
Net price
747
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
100%
Acceptance rate
1,140
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,464
Average net price
$29,800
In-state tuition
$29,800
Out-of-state tuition
$10,126
Room & board
$1,060
Books & supplies
$39,914
Total cost of attendance
43%
Students receiving Pell grants
78%
Students with federal loans
$26,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$47,756
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,489
Median earnings (6 yrs)
52%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,423
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
747
Total enrollment
22%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Southern Wesleyan University FAQ
Is Southern Wesleyan University a public or private school?
Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Central, SC.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Wesleyan University?
Southern Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 100%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?
The average annual net price at Southern Wesleyan University is $15,464 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $29,800.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Wesleyan University?
About 52% of students at Southern Wesleyan University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Southern Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Southern Wesleyan University students earn a median of $47,756 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Southern Wesleyan University have an average SAT score of 1,140 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Southern Wesleyan University?
Southern Wesleyan University enrolls about 747 students.
Campus
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