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Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University admits nearly everyone — 99.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Southern Wesleyan University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Southern Wesleyan University occupies suburban Central, SC — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Wesleyan affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $62,278 four years out. Faculty pay averages $68,928 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 747 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1200 — below the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Southern Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Southern Wesleyan University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 980–1200 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Southern Wesleyan University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 565 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 555 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southern Wesleyan University received 472 applications and admitted 472 (100%), with 159 enrolling.
How Southern Wesleyan University compares
| Southern Wesleyan University | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.5% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $29,800 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,756 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southern Wesleyan University student earns $47,756 — 8% above the South Carolina median of $44,354 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Southern Wesleyan University lists tuition at $29,800 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Southern Wesleyan University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $29,800 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 747 undergraduates, Southern Wesleyan University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
52.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Southern Wesleyan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Southern Wesleyan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,278 |
| Criminology | $52,534 |
| Biology, General | $47,882 |
| Human Services, General | $47,528 |
Median earnings for these 4 Southern Wesleyan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,756 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Southern Wesleyan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southern Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 99.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
100% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 472 admitted from 472 applicants.
How much does Southern Wesleyan University cost?
At Southern Wesleyan University, published tuition is $29,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Southern Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Southern Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,756 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Benedict College — 95.7% admitted
- Charleston Southern University — 96.5% admitted
- Coker University — 94% admitted
- Columbia International University — 94.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.