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Southern Wesleyan University

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world rank  4277

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Overview

Established in 1906, the Southern Wesleyan University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Central (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Southern Wesleyan University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Southern Wesleyan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southern Wesleyan University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Southern Wesleyan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym SWU
Founded 1906
Motto
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Warrior
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University Location

Address 907 Wesleyan Drive
Central
29630-1020 South Carolina
United States
Southern Wesleyan University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southern Wesleyan University Phone Number (864) 644 5000
Southern Wesleyan University Fax Number (864) 644 5972
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Southern Wesleyan University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southern Wesleyan University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Southern Wesleyan University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Southern Wesleyan University.



Southern Wesleyan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Southern Wesleyan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Southern Wesleyan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southern Wesleyan University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Southern Wesleyan University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 1020
Central 29630-1020
(864) 644-5550
800 282 8798

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Southern Wesleyan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Southern Wesleyan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Southern Wesleyan University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Southern Wesleyan University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Southern Wesleyan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Southern Wesleyan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Southern Wesleyan University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Southern Wesleyan University is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. Wesleyan Church - www.wesleyan.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Southern Wesleyan University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Southern Wesleyan University's Library
Southern Wesleyan University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 59,142 physical volumes, 2,000 physical media, 928,856 digital/electronic media and 127 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Southern Wesleyan University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Wesleyan University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Southern Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 570 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Southern Wesleyan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Southern Wesleyan University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Southern Wesleyan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Southern Wesleyan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Southern Wesleyan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Southern Wesleyan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Southern Wesleyan University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Southern Wesleyan University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southern Wesleyan University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Wesleyan University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Wesleyan University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Southern Wesleyan University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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