Outcomes at SWU
Graduation Rate
52.36%
Transfer-out Rate
33.02%
Retention Rate
69.00%
The graduation rate at Southern Wesleyan University is 52.36% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 111 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 212 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 48.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 33.02% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 69% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Southern Wesleyan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Southern Wesleyan University. 111 students have completed and 70 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 30 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 212 | 191 | 21 |
| Completers | 111 (52.36%) | 109 | 2 |
| Transfer-out | 70 (33.02%) | 54 | 16 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.47%) | 1 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 30 (14.15%) | 27 | 3 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 96 students have completed in 4 years and additional 13 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 96 (50.26%) |
32 (35.96%) |
64 (62.75%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 13 (6.81%) |
4 (4.49%) |
9 (8.82%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 111 (58.12%) |
37 (41.57%) |
74 (72.55%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.36% (111/212) | 38.14% (37/97) | 64.35% (74/115) |
| Asian | 40.00% (2/5) | 0.00% (0/2) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 41.67% (15/36) | 22.22% (4/18) | 61.11% (11/18) |
| Hispanic | 33.33% (4/12) | 33.33% (2/6) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| White | 58.45% (83/142) | 45.31% (29/64) | 69.23% (54/78) |
| Two or More Race | 60.00% (3/5) | 50.00% (1/2) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (3/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |