Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | University of South Carolina-Columbia View More Rivals | |
#1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #169 in National Universities #4 in South Carolina |
Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Central, SC | Location | Columbia, SC |
SWU | Known as | South Carolina |
Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$27,870 | Undergraduate | $12,688 South Carolina residents $34,934 out-of-state |
$13,746 | Graduate | $13,774 South Carolina residents $30,160 out-of-state |
$16,827 | Financial Aid | $6,907 |
Admission | ||
$25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $50 graduate |
52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 72.31% |
38.32% | Yield | 31.25% |
1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT |
Student Population | ||
1,175 | Total Students | 35,653 |
896 | Undergraduate | 27,343 |
279 | Graduate | 8,310 |
535 | Online Enrollment | 3,171 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
59% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
32% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
67% | Retention Rate | 90% |
$46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) $7,360 average annual costs |
✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,420 average annual costs |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,693 Full-time 631 Part-time |
192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,639 Full-time 2,094 Part-time |
$45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,889 for Faculties $64,188 Part-time |