Southern Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6563 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1821 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1733 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 37 | In South Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Wesleyan
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 887
- Graduates
- 301
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 472 | 160 | 312 |
| Admissions | 472 | 160 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 158 | 54 | 104 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
279 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
450 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
38 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 980-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 19-24 (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 | 827 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 200 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 91 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.6%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Wesleyan University is $20,336 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 | $15,936 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,234 |
| $48-75K | $20,474 |
| $75-110K | $19,436 |
| $110K+ | $24,758 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,520 | $12,696 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,520 | $12,696 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,520 | $12,696 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | $1,050 |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | $1,050 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 | $1,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 570 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,926 |
| Room charge | $4,500 |
| Meal charge | $5,426 |
Southern Wesleyan University majors
Southern Wesleyan University has granted 205 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 54 master's across 6 programs, and 21 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 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 24 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 21 | |||
| Human Services, General | 18 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 15 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 14 | |||
| General Studies | 12 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 12 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 10 | |||
| Criminology | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 7 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 5 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 4 | |||
| Psychology, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 12 | 205 | 54 | 21 |
Southern Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 40% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Wesleyan University has published 59 scientific papers with 468 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, Mathematics, and Biology.
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 | 46 |
Notable alumni
-
Larry R. 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 | 180 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 907 Wesleyan Drive Central, South Carolina, 29630-1020 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 8646445000 |