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Central, South Carolina · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Southern Wesleyan University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 47% value
99.5% Acceptance $15,464 Avg net price 52.4% Graduate $47,756 Median earnings 747 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
747 students
Women / Men
61.6% / 38.4%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
99.5%
SAT (mid 50%)
1040–1210
ACT (mid 50%)
22–28

Cost

Avg net price
$15,464
Sticker price
$39,914
Tuition (in-state)
$29,800
Tuition (out-of-state)
$29,800

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52.4%
Retention rate
69%
Median earnings (10y)
$47,756
Median debt
$26,000 (~$282/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
43.1%
Take federal loans
78.2%

All majors at Southern Wesleyan University

37 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Human Services, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Religion/Religious Studies
Educational Administration and Supervision
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Human Resources Management and Services
Biology, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Communication and Media Studies
Psychology, General
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Criminology
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
History
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Chemistry
Security Science and Technology
Music
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Special Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
Mathematics
Social Sciences, General
Education, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Religious Music and Worship
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business/Commerce, General
Accounting and Related Services
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is Southern Wesleyan University worth it?

Pay $15,464/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $47,756 ten years out — about 3.1× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$15,464/yr
Median earnings
$47,756/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$26,000~$282/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,856net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Southern Wesleyan University admits 99.5% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1040–1210 range on the SAT.

How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,464. The sticker price before any aid is $39,914, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,856.

How much debt do Southern Wesleyan University graduates have?

Graduates leave Southern Wesleyan University with a median federal student loan balance of $26,000, which works out to about $282 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 78.2% of students take federal loans.

Is Southern Wesleyan University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Southern Wesleyan University graduates earn a median of $47,756 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.1× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Southern Wesleyan University a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?

Admitted students score 1040–1210 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Wesleyan University?

52.4% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Southern Wesleyan University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 69%.

What are the most popular majors at Southern Wesleyan University?

37 programs are listed in federal data; 28 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Southern Wesleyan University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (25.9%), followed by Human Services, General (7.8%).

What percent of Southern Wesleyan University students receive financial aid?

43.1% of Southern Wesleyan University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 78.2% take federal student loans.

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