Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central SC 29630
(864) 644-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,391 (1,631 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
24 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
98% / 2%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
33% / 67%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
68% / 32%
- In-State / Out-of-State
65% / 35%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$18,700
- Room & Board$7,800
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
75%
- Average Financial Aid Package$15,114
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,435
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants317
- Students Admitted
301
(95%)
- Students Enrolled158
(50%)
- Average High School GPA3.58
- Students in top 10% of HS Class8%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
410-540
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Human Resources Development
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Information Resources Management/CIO Training
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Security and protective services
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Criminalistics and Criminal Science
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Criminology
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Social Sciences, General
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Visual and performing arts
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants317
- Students Admitted
301
(95%)
- Students Enrolled158
(50%)
- Average High School GPA3.58
- Students in top 10% of HS Class8%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class30%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class65%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-540
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
410-540
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-22
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$18,700
- Room & Board$7,800
- Books & Supplies$950
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid75%
- Average Financial Aid Package$15,114
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$24,435
- Federal Grants39%$4,253
- Pell Grants38%$3,079
- Other Federal Grants37%$1,266
- State & Local Grants62%$6,217
- Institutional Grants95%$6,904
- Federal Loans70%$4,860
- Non-Federal Loans13%$7,891
Questions, Answers and Advice
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