Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 941
Graduate Enrollment: 257
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Wesleyan
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 56.61%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.7% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 67.3%
Black: 20.0%
Hispanic: 6.2%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.6%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 20.0%
Hispanic: 6.2%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.6%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,208
In-State tuition: $26,498Out-of-State tuition: $26,498
Estimated books and supplies: $1,060 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,550 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,130 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,130 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,826 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,260 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,392 |
| $30k-48k | $17,502 |
| $48k-75k | $17,106 |
| $75k-110k | $21,859 |
| $110k+ | $23,642 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 45%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,308 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,479 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 47.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 62.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 31.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,162 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,223 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 45 | $359 | $54,330 ($4,528) | $58,586 ($4,882) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | $27,000 | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 24 | $210 | $46,269 ($3,856) | $48,886 ($4,074) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | $39,792 | $345 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 32 | $25,725 | $231 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $31,092 ($2,591) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 11 | $22,012 | $239 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 41 | $41,027 | $287 | $32,470 ($2,706) | $37,681 ($3,140) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 15 | $25,000 | $217 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 116 | $40,323 | $318 | $48,007 ($4,001) | $54,715 ($4,560) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | $311 | $70,539 ($5,878) | $50,678 ($4,223) | |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 22 | $353 | $58,957 ($4,913) | $59,297 ($4,941) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,945Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,696,785 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,831,204 (2022)