Southern Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6545 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1820 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
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 896
- Graduates
- 279
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult 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 | 51% | 52% | 52% |
| Applicants | 846 | 312 | 513 |
| Admissions | 433 | 163 | 265 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 144 | 62 | 82 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
417 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
535 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
62 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1013
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 1013-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Wesleyan University are 19-23 (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 | 767 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 199 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 68 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (3%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Southern Wesleyan University is $17,639 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 | $14,438 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,936 |
| $48-75K | $16,031 |
| $75-110K | $21,745 |
| $110K+ | $21,587 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,520 | $11,952 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,520 | $11,952 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,520 | $11,952 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $1,002 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $1,002 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $1,002 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 570 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,402 |
| Room charge | $4,234 |
| Meal charge | $5,168 |
Southern Wesleyan University majors
Southern Wesleyan University has granted 261 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 70 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 | 74 | |||
| Human Services, General | 27 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 22 | |||
| General Studies | 19 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 19 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 15 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 10 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |||
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 9 | |||
| Criminology | 8 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 7 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 19 | 261 | 70 | 9 |
Southern Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 51% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Wesleyan University has published 51 scientific papers with 294 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Medicine, Mathematics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | 2 | 12 |
| 2015 | 3 | 23 |
| 2016 | 5 | 19 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 3 | 21 |
| 2021 | 8 | 23 |
| 2022 | 1 | 18 |
| 2023 | 6 | 30 |
Notable alumni
-
Larry R. Brown
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Larry R. Brown was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2004 after defeating Rep. Michael P. Decker in the Republican primary. Decker had spent most of his last term as a Democrat although he had been elected earlier as a Republican.
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 | 175 |
| 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 |