Southern Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6399 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1760 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1672 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Wesleyan
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 784
- Graduates
- 196
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.swu.edu
Southern Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99% | 100% |
| Applicants | 427 | 168 | 259 |
| Admissions | 425 | 166 | 259 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 135 | 55 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
278 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
412 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 1040-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 668 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 167 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 74 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 37 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Wesleyan University is $20,134 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,084 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,218 |
| $48-75K | $14,230 |
| $75-110K | $14,899 |
| $110K+ | $17,381 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,800 | $13,728 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,800 | $13,728 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,800 | $13,728 |
| Fee in-district | $2,000 | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $2,000 | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,000 | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 509 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,126 |
| Room charge | $4,590 |
| Meal charge | $5,536 |
Southern Wesleyan University majors
Southern Wesleyan University has granted 189 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 52 master's across 5 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees in Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Wesleyan University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 16 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 15 | |||
| Human Services, General | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Criminology | 9 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 9 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| General Studies | 8 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 8 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 7 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | |||
| History, General | 6 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 6 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 189 | 52 | 9 |
Southern Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 38% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Wesleyan University has published 62 scientific papers with 494 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 7 |
| 2004 | 2 | 12 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 | 17 |
| 2013 | 2 | 24 |
| 2014 | 4 | 22 |
| 2015 | 4 | 35 |
| 2016 | 6 | 32 |
| 2017 | 1 | 30 |
| 2018 | 1 | 32 |
| 2019 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 4 | 33 |
| 2021 | 8 | 33 |
| 2022 | 1 | 30 |
| 2023 | 6 | 49 |
| 2024 | 2 | 48 |
| 2025 | 4 | 32 |
Notable alumni
-
Larry Ray Brown
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Larry Ray Brown was an American politician. He was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and represented the 73rd district from 2005 to 2012. After redistricting, he lost the May 2012 Republican primary election for the 74th district and died of a heart attack while in office on August 16, 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | SWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Three summer sessions |
| Total FTE staff | 184 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 907 Wesleyan Drive Central, South Carolina, 29630-1020 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 8646445000 |