Southern Wesleyan University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630-1020
Quick Facts
771
Total Enrollment
100%
Acceptance Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
$41,489
Median Earnings (6yr)
$27,870
In-State Tuition
$19,968
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1106
Avg SAT Score
About Southern Wesleyan University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 907 Wesleyan Drive |
| City | Central, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29630-1020 |
| County | Pickens County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: William Barker (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 771 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 37% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black | 16.6% |
| Hispanic | 8.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 21.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 19.3% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 500 | 565 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 555 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$27,870
In-State Tuition
$27,870
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,739
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,968
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 29% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 46% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 29% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $39,668 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 48% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,936 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $17,234 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,474 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,436 |
| $110,001+ | $24,758 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,489
6 Years After
$42,347
8 Years After
$47,756
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,498 | 75th percentile: $59,861
Earnings by Family Income Background
$36,709
Low Income
$45,517
Middle Income
$43,236
High Income
Student Outcomes
66%
Full-Time Retention
100%
Part-Time Retention
52%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$4,834
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,506
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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