PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Southern Wesleyan University

Also known as: SWU

📍 Central, South Carolina🏛️ Suburban Setting👥 747 Undergrads🔗 www.swu.edu

Overview

Southern Wesleyan University is an small private non-profit research university in Central, South Carolina. It enrolls about 747 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 100%. Graduates earn a median of $47,756 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

100%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,140

530–620

Net Price

$15,464

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

52%

Retention

69%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,756

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

99.5%

SAT Average

1,140

ACT Composite

22–28

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200530 – 620 (mid 50%)800

Math

200510 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

122 – 28 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$29,800

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$29,800

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$39,914

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$15,464

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$14,084
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,218
$48,001 – $75,000	$14,230
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,899
$110,001 +	$17,381

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

78.2%

Academics & Programs

Southern Wesleyan University offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

28.9%

Education

12.2%

Family & Consumer Sciences

7.6%

Public Administration & Social Services

7.6%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

6.1%

Psychology

5.1%

Social Sciences

5.1%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

4.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

52%

On-Time (4yr)

50%

Retention (FT)

69%

% Earning >$25K

77%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$41,489

8 years

$42,347

10 years

$47,756

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

40.0%

White

58.5%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

68.8%

Black or African American

15.0%

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic / Latino

8.6%

Two or more races

4.3%

International

1.2%

Gender

Women

61.6%

Men

38.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Wesleyan University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 100%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1140.

How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?

In-state tuition is $29,800, and out-of-state is $29,800. Average net price after financial aid is $15,464.

What is Southern Wesleyan University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Education, Family & Consumer Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Southern Wesleyan University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and 69% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.