College
Southern Wesleyan University
- BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Central, SC
- 228 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB+
- DiversityA
- CampusB
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB-
- DormsA
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Conference Carolinas
Address
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, SC 29630
Website
Southern Wesleyan University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
810-1050
ACT Range
20-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$16,008/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
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Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.15 responses
- 88%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.17 responses
- 71%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.17 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
133 GraduatesHuman Services
58 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
41 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
20 GraduatesCriminology
19 GraduatesBiology
15 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
10 GraduatesInformation Science
9 GraduatesCommunications
6 GraduatesElementary Education
6 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
820Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
19%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
- 85%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.13 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.22 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
44%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 70%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.10 responses
Southern Wesleyan University Reviews
228 reviews
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It is a positive Christian-filled atmosphere for the right student. There is a real opportunity to be part of a supportive community here. The only down-side is that there is not enough diverse options for extracurricular activities for more students to be engaged. If you're not an athlete, you're not striving for a near-perfect GPA, or you're not a music or religion major, you are often overlooked and left out. For those who are interested in any of the above categories, there are a plethora of activities for you to participate in and teams for you to be part of. In addition, there are nearby attractions that make this place a truly special place. Some of these include the close proximity to Clemson, SC; the Potters Place, which is a group of cabins each with Bibles, journals, and supplies for communion within walking distance of the dorms; and the Freedom's Hill Church, a historic place that was part of the underground railroad as well as the first Wesleyan church in the South.
I like Southern Wesleyan University because the Faculty, Staff, and Students put God first. They treat everyone as an individual and not a number. Their class sizes are small, which enables the professors to personally engage with all of their students. They prepare their students for the workforce by training them with the most current technology. They use all aspects of their facility to give back to the community and to the world. They also accommodate to people with physical disabilities by making sure their campus is up-to-code with American Disabilities Act and ensure everyone is provided the experience whether it's during a campus tour or being a student. I would like to see more universities like SWU.
I have attempted Brown Mackie, Anderson University , Forman adult classes and Grand Canyon University to complete my degree; however SWU has been the best choice best fit! I am graduating this spring and excited to complete my goals finally!