Central, SC

Southern Wesleyan University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Southern Wesleyan University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Central, SC.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Southern Wesleyan University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

100% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 427 applied, 425 accepted, and 142 enrolled in SWU.
56 men and 86 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,100 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,100 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1100 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total104011001210
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530560620
Math510540590
ACT Score
Composite222428
Math192326
English212531
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $29,800 for undergraduate programs and $14,928 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 6.93% compared to last year at Southern Wesleyan University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

777 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $18,553.
For freshmen, 144 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $18,771.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 980 students enrolled SWU in 2025.
By gender, 351 men and 629 women students are enrolled.
There are 784 undergraduate and 196 graduate students.
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44 Major Programs

  • 7 programs through online
  • 8 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SWU is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 8%.
The retention rate is 69% for full-time and 69% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate
8%
Retention Rate
69%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 111 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SWU and the average faculty salary is $51,947. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 233 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,208.
Number of Faculties
111
Average Faculty Salary
$51,947
Number of Staffs
233
Average Staff Salary
$51,208

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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