Southern Wesleyan University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
51.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
34.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
148
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 846 students have applied and 433 students have allowed to admit to Southern Wesleyan University (Acceptance rate: 51.18%). SWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 34.18 % where 148 students have finally enrolled out of 433 admitted students.
SWU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bob Jones University and Coker University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.56%).
SWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 19.80%).
How to Apply to Southern Wesleyan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SWU. SWU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.swu.edu/admissions-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.swu.edu/apply-to-swu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.swu.edu/campus/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.swu.edu/campus/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.swu.edu/military-students/ |
| Athletic | www.swu.edu/about/student-consumer-info/student-achievement/ |
| Disability Service | www.swu.edu/academics/academic-support-and-resources/student-success-center-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southern Wesleyan University is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern Wesleyan University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,082). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | 1,090 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,082 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,074 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern Wesleyan University, 62 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 503 | 540 | 570 |
| Total | 1,013 | 1,090 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southern Wesleyan University, 20 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 21 | 24 |
SWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern Wesleyan University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |