School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,382
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 25 : 1

Southern Wesleyan University

http://www.swu.edu.
907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, South Carolina 29630-1020
(864) 644-5000

To help men and women become all God intends them to be through an excellent learning experience that promotes intellectual inquiry, fosters spiritual growth and maturity, equips for service, and mobilizes leaders whose lives transform their world through faith, knowledge, love and hope as they serve Jesus Christ and others. The success of the mission of the university will be measured ultimately in the lives of the alumni who grow in faith, knowledge, love and hope as they serve God and others.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Wesleyan
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Southern Wesleyan University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 71.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,621), and 71% receive loans ($7,921 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,800. Off campus it is around $5,600.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Southern Wesleyan University is $13,949 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 655 people applied to Southern Wesleyan University. Of the applicants, 89.0% were admitted (86.0% male & 91.0% female ) and 29.0% accepted (24.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 1,677 undergraduate students at Southern Wesleyan University, 2.0% are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     65.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 08/01
Admissions Office Phone 864-644-5000
Admissions Office Email admissions@swu.edu
Admissions Office Address P.O. Box 1020 - 907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630-1020
Admissions Website http://www.swu.edu/admissions/index
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Southern Wesleyan University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Southern Wesleyan University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Southern Wesleyan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 80 224 135
Accounting 3
Business Administration and Management, General 0 221
Business/Commerce, General 80 0
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Human Resources Development 102
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 0
Operations Management and Supervision 33
Communication, journalism, and related programs 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
Education 0 24 317
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13
Education, General 0 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 1
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 317
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 4
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 23 0
General Studies 23 0
Mathematics and statistics 0
Mathematics, General 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 11
Health and Physical Education, General 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy and religious studies 10 1
Religion/Religious Studies 10 1
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 2
Psychology 13
Psychology, General 13
Public administration and social service professions 2
Human Services, General 2
Security and protective services 1
Criminalistics and Criminal Science 1
Forensic Science and Technology 0
Social sciences 9
Criminology 1
Social Sciences, General 8
Theology and religious vocations 0
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual and performing arts 6
Music, General 6
 
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