# Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-wesleyan-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 100% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 472 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 472 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 530–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 510–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $42,296 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,041 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,818 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,336 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,598 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,724 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,308 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 747 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,710 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,194 (FY2024) |

## What Southern Wesleyan University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217776. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology