Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$30,195

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
570
25th
503
75th
23
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
75th
23
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Selective

51%

acceptance rate

Accepted 433
Declined 413
Total Received 846
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Private

896

undergraduate students

279

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1906, Southern Wesleyan University is a private four-year evangelical Christian university that is known for its strong programs in the liberal arts and its commitment to preparing students for leadership roles in the church and the world. It is located on a medium-sized campus in Central, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,175
Established in 1906
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Wesleyan

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350-acre campus in Central (population: 5,179), five miles from Clemson. Teaching sites in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Augusta. Bus and train serve campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, SC
29630

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
62%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
510
75th
570
25th
503
75th
23
25th
17
75th
24
25th
18
75th
23
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

51%

acceptance rate

Accepted 433
Declined 413
Total Received 846

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,827

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $27,870
Housing $4,500
Food $5,426
Additional fees $2,325
Books & supplies $1,060
Total $41,181
Average Financial Aid - $16,827
Total with Avg. Aid $24,354

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Financial Aid Office


P: 877 644-5556
F: 864 644-5970
finaid@swu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Women's

triathlon

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminalistics and Criminal Science yes
Criminology yes
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce yes
Education, General yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
General Studies yes yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Resources Development yes
Information Resources Management yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Pre-Dentistry Studies yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Pre-Nursing Studies yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

1,175

total students

59%

in-state

41%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

896
students

Female
62%
559

Male
38%
337

24%

279
students

Female
81%
227

Male
19%
52

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

72%

641
students

Female
59%
381

Male
41%
260

28%

255
students

Female
70%
178

Male
30%
77

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