About Southern Wesleyan University

Founded in 1906, Southern Wesleyan University. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,424 full time undergraduate students, and 456 full time graduate students.

The Southern Wesleyan University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 53 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southern Wesleyan University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate55%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at SWU are considered Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

75% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 34% were in the top quarter, and 13% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southern Wesleyan University.

25%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
75%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
75%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
25%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
25%
“We”re apathetic”
25%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
38%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
13%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
38%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
75%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
25%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
75%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
25%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    16 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    36 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    35 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    37 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    36 Students rated school activities 3.1 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    36 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    37 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Southern Wesleyan University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Southern Wesleyan University?

12 Students rated Southern Wesleyan University

Elisha - 07/13/2021

Nice Campus, just horrible staff and "racist higher ups"

Rebekah - 01/10/2020

I love the intentionality of our professors. They care greatly about our lives and less about our grades. We are more than just a face in class. They are like spiritual mentors and just regular mentors. I enjoy the community. I can go to the lobby of my dorm and there is always someone there. The food is okay, it could be a lot better. However, Clemson University is about 10 minutes away, so I get the perks of Clemson food and community, while being able to attend a small Christian university.

Tatiana - 11/13/2019

Overall, Southern Wesleyan University is a great school to attend. The class sizes are small which allow for more personalized learning, and all of the professors are great. The atmosphere at SWU is also unlike one at any other school. Everyone here genuinely cares about you as a person, whether they be the professors, coaches, or other students. SWU has the most welcoming, friendly, and genuine atmosphere of any university I have ever visited. That alone puts it above the rest when deciding what university is the right one to attend.

Jennifer - 07/25/2019

I love the atmosphere right when you set foot there. Everyone has the same goal and it's to keep wanting more in life. I feel at home the last feel times I've been to visit. The tiny class setting is going to be so helpful to interact and understand.

Southern Wesleyan University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southern Wesleyan University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 55%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Our college is God focused and good if you want your son or daughter to have good people around for good influences. It's fun, and when theres nothing to do there's always the random trps to wal-mart. We make it fun.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst part about Southern Wesleyan University is the inflexability of options in choosing which courses to take each semester. Because SWU only has a small number of professors, especially in the Religion Division, certain courses are only offered at certain times. Professors are very helpful and accomodating to seniors who are in danger of not graduating on time because of this, but as a freshman I was completely in the dark when trying to plan out my future college career. It was very difficult for me to even get any advance planning done at all.

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone that is focus and a Christian.

    Read all 9 answers

  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Southern Weselyan is diversified by offering an AGS program in several cities and i am a current AGS student.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that people were so friendly. It was not as scary as I thought it was going to be :)

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are looking for a cold, impersonal school with apathetic professors and thousands distant peers, then SWU is NOT for you. The classes are small, and faculty are willing to go above and beyond to help you succeed. The students are among some of the most kind and caring people you will ever meet.

    Read all 8 answers

  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very close and friendly.

    Read all 7 answers

  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The atmosphere is the best thing. Everyone is so kind and has up-lifting spirit. The Chirstian atmosphere is genuine and nice.

    Read all 7 answers

  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Sometimes I feel that minorities are seen as the black sheep. We don't get many events, nor invited to some. I was quite sad to see many students (and even facutly and staff) treat minorities a little differently. Pretty shocked for this to be a Christian school. Expected so much more.

    Read all 7 answers

  11. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The classroom at my school is like the typical high school classroom in regards to size and atmosphere.

    Read all 6 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Social life, community, spirituality, classes are interesting

    Read all 3 answers

  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its quality education with a christain perspective.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

1,424

Total Undergrad Enrollment

456

Total Grad Students

25%

Out-Of-State

73%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

12

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

28%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
24%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
59%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Southern Wesleyan University receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 72% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,110

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,060

Books and Supplies

$8,820

Room and Board

33,990

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,330
$30 - $48K
$13,618
$48 - $75K
$15,685
$75 - $110K
$16,575
$110K & UP
$20,048

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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