Southern Wesleyan University (SWU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	570
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Central, South Carolina, SWU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Southern Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, SWU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at SWU is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SWU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,498

Cost of attendance at Southern Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,498

Cost of attendance at Southern Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Southern Wesleyan University received on average $18,506 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,506

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	74	39%	$5,024	$371,804
Other Federal Grant	81	43%	$7,561	$612,477
State Grant/Scholarships	107	57%	$6,954	$744,032
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	187	99%	$11,450	$2,141,209
Total Grant & Scholarships	189	100%	$18,506	$3,497,718

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Wesleyan University students is 52.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.2%.

52.1%

African American 35.7% 15 students
white 62.3% 71 students
hispanic 38.5% 5 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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