South Carolina

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina

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About

Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Central, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1906 by what is now the Wesleyan Church. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university offers approximately 35 major areas of study for undergraduates and also offers graduate and doctoral degrees in the areas of business and education. The university serves approximately 1,600 students. There are more than 800 undergraduates enrolled at the main campus. In addition, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are offered in a fully online format.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$30,550
Estimated total for international students
US$42,296
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
747
Graduate students
196
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
10 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
100%
SAT
Reading and writing 530–620 · Maths 510–590
ACT
22–28

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$48,710

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (41)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsApplied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralMarketingMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, OtherPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees6 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHuman Resources Management and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Graduate certificates1 subject
Educational/Instructional Media Design

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.