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Southern Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate 51.18 %
SAT Average 1,090
Tuition & Fees $27,870
Student Population 1,175
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,827

Academic Overview

Southern Wesleyan University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Central, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
Southern Wesleyan University is one of 7 colleges affiliated with Wesleyan.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $27,870 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,746.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,175 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 51.18% and the graduation rate is 59% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Wesleyan University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, SWU's tuition & fees is $27,870. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $13,746.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$27,870
Graduate$13,746
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at SWU. The acceptance rate of SWU is 51.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.18%. The average graduation rate is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 32%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,827 and 84% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,175 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 51.18 %.
Acceptance Rate
51.18%
Graduation Rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 59 %
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 32 %
Transfer-out Rate
32%
Retention Rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Southern Wesleyan University is 1,175
Student Population
1,175
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Wesleyan University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,827 at Southern Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,827

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630-1020
Phone864-644-5000
WEBwww.swu.edu/
Admissionwww.swu.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.swu.edu/apply-to-swu/
Financial Aidwww.swu.edu/campus/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.swu.edu/campus/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.swu.edu/military-students/
Athleticwww.swu.edu/about/student-consumer-info/student-achievement/
Disability Servicewww.swu.edu/academics/academic-support-and-resources/student-success-center-services/

Offered Degrees

SWU offers 64 major programs through online and on-site education where 16 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's43
Bachelor's495
Master's85
Doctorate (Research)22
Post-Bachelor's Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Wesleyan University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:570)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,168)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Wesleyan University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges