School Summary

Southern Wesleyan University


General Information:

Founded in 1906, Southern Wesleyan University is seated on 350 acres located in Pickens county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 95. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

PO Box 1020 PO Box 1020

Central, SC
29630-1020
For more information call: 864 644-5000. This school has a website at https://www.swu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.swu.edu/campus/apply/


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $10,126.00 $10,126.00
Fees $2,050.00 $2,050.00
Total $12,176.00 $12,176.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.swu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 6% 3%
600-699 15% 18%
500-599 63% 56%
400-499 13% 18%
300-399 3% 5%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 25%
18-23 55%
12-17 15%
6-11 5%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 11%
11-25% 30.00%
26-50% 34.00%
Under 50% 25.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 337
Female 559
Total 896


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 389
Female 786
Total 1,175

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 17%
Hispanic 6%
Native American 0%
White 67%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 77%
At Least 25 Years Old 23%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 74%
Out Of State 26%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 49%
Live Off Campus 51%


Homecoming, Spiritual Emphasis Week, Christmas Banquet

Student Government Association, Student Missions Focus, Ministry Teams, Music Club, Ignite student athlete fellowship group


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 43.0402                                           Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 13.1006                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 52.1206                                           Information Resources Management
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 31.9999                                           Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.