Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Central, SC. It enrolls about 1,188 students and admits roughly 100% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Central, SC 29630 |
| County | Pickens County |
| Enrollment | 1,188 |
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
| Applicants / admitted | 472 / 472 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $27,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,870 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 52% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 66% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–24 |
| Website | www.swu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8646445000 |
Admissions
About 472 students applied and 472 were admitted. Of those admitted, 159 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $27,870 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 198 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 52% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Southern Wesleyan University is in Central, SC, Pickens County. Its coordinates are 34.7281, -82.7616.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Wesleyan University?
About 100% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 472 applicants.
How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $27,870 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Southern Wesleyan University?
About 1,188 students are enrolled.