Southern Wesleyan University
#15 in South Carolina
4-years Private College In Central, SC
Southern Wesleyan University (referred to as SWU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Central, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Southern Wesleyan University is $27,870. The school has a total enrollment of 1,175 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Southern Wesleyan University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Associate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $27,870 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 51.18% |
| Student Population | 1,175 |
| Test Scores | 1,090 (SAT) 21 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
Southern Wesleyan University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Wesleyan University is $27,870 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Southern Wesleyan University is $13,746 for academic year 2021-2022. Southern Wesleyan University offers the alternative tuition plans. 84 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $16,827 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Southern Wesleyan University is 51.18% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.18%. The average SAT score is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. Southern Wesleyan University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,175 students are attending at Southern Wesleyan University (896 undergraduate students). There are 55 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 55 part-time faculty working for Southern Wesleyan University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 192 (full-time) and 77 (part-time). The graduation rate at Southern Wesleyan University is 59% and transfer-out rate is 32%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Southern Wesleyan University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Southern Wesleyan University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Southern Wesleyan University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Southern Wesleyan University Mission Statement
Southern Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered, student-focused learning community devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant leaders who impact the world for Christ.