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Southern Wesleyan University

Private

Central, SC

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Southern Wesleyan University is a private very small school in Central, SC, enrolling about 747 undergraduates. Southern Wesleyan University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 100%. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $62,278/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate100%
SAT range1040–1210
ACT range22–28
Undergrads747
Yield (admits who enroll)34%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$39,914
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,756

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans78%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$47,882/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,278/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$47,528/yr
Social Sciences
Criminology$52,534/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity570
Typical room charge$4,234
Typical board charge$5,168

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Southern Wesleyan University in Central, SC admits approximately 100% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Southern Wesleyan University?

Admitted students at Southern Wesleyan University typically score between 1040–1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Southern Wesleyan University?

Admitted students at Southern Wesleyan University typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?

Southern Wesleyan University's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,914 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Southern Wesleyan University require students to live on campus?

No -- Southern Wesleyan University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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