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Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website

Southern Wesleyan University campus
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Admission rate
100%
Average net price
$16,041
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$48,710
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Central, SC with 747 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, and admitted students average 1140 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,041 per year ($16,818 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,710 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
100%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
472
Fall 2023
Admitted
472
Fall 2023
Yield
34%
of admitted students enrolled

Southern Wesleyan University had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–620
200800
SAT Math510–590
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136

What Southern Wesleyan University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$42,296
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$30,550

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,818
  • $30–48k$16,336
  • $48–75k$12,598
  • $75–110k$14,724
  • $110k+$17,308

Get a personal estimate with Southern Wesleyan University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$48,710
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,194
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
747
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
48%
  • White69%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black15%
  • Asian0%

Southern Wesleyan University FAQ

What is Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?+

Southern Wesleyan University admits 100% of applicants.

What SAT score do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1140.

What ACT score do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.

Is Southern Wesleyan University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Southern Wesleyan University?+

In Fall 2023, 472 students applied to Southern Wesleyan University and 472 were admitted; 159 enrolled.

Does Southern Wesleyan University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Southern Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Southern Wesleyan University require an essay?+

Southern Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $42,296 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,041.

What is Southern Wesleyan University's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Southern Wesleyan University

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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