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Southern Wesleyan University

SWU

Central, South Carolina 29630-1020

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Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Southern Wesleyan University is a private suburban institution in Central, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1106.

A small campus of 771 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,756 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,968.

Established
1906
Mascot
Ty the Warrior
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
100%Acceptance
1106SAT Avg
771Students
12:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$47,756Earnings 10yr
$19,968Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1106

Reading & WritingMid: 549
500600
MathMid: 525
480600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1106

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,870
Room & Board$10,654
Books & Supplies$1,060
Total Cost of Attendance$38,739
Average Net Price$19,968
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,936
$30–48K$17,234
$48–75K$20,474
$75–110K$19,436
$110K+$24,758

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,968

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
771
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 17%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.0%
Freshman Retention65.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,489
8 Years$42,347
10 Years$47,756

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,500
Men
$59,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Warriors

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from SC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
114 mi(198 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
115 mi(199 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
244 mi(423 min)

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