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Southern Wesleyan University is located in Central, South Carolina (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a Wesleyan school. Southern Wesleyan University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Southern Wesleyan University is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 445. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southern Wesleyan University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 2,632 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Southern Wesleyan University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers students meal plans. Southern Wesleyan University values student athletics, and belongs to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, SC 29630-1020
General Phone: (864) 644-5000
Admissions Phone: (864) 644-5550
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 644-5500
http://www.swu.edu.
Southern Wesleyan University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 490 | business management, business, accounting, electronic commerce, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 217 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, mental retardation education, science teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, education of learning disabled, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, English, social services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | religion, religious music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | sports and fitness management, recreation and leisure studies, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Science | 2 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Wesleyan University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 381 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 298 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 87 | 2 |
In 2005, Southern Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 2,632 students (2,580 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 54% |
| North Carolina | 17% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
Southern Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 492 of its 2,580 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Central, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 355 | 250 | 70% | 123 | 49% |
| Men | 140 | 102 | 73% | 55 | 54% |
| Women | 215 | 148 | 69% | 68 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 445 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (864) 644-5550
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,450 |
| Room charge | $ 2,050 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,725 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 644-5500
Southern Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $64,360 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $56,800 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $45,107 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $54,778 | 3 | $58,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $47,988 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $42,438 | 6 | $45,389 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $37,986 | 4 | $34,903 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $44,073 | 11 | $41,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Track | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Basketball | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 11 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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