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Southern Wesleyan University, also known as SWU, is located in Central South Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1906, and the Wesleyan Church played a vital role in establishing this university. Its main campus occupies an area of approximately 250 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degree programs through the following academic divisions:
Southern Wesleyan University's athletics department fields women's teams in cross country, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball, and men's teams in basketball, baseball, golf, cross country, and soccer. The university's sports teams are nicknamed the Warriors.
Southern Wesleyan University is located in Central, SC (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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. 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 2,445 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at Southern Wesleyan University are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Southern Wesleyan University offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.swu.edu.
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 509 | business management, business, human resources development, operations management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Education And Teaching | 326 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, education, mental retardation education, physical education teaching, education of learning disabled, math teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, religious music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | recreation and leisure studies, sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | English, history, general studies, social services |
| Science | 4 | biology, chemistry |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Wesleyan University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 434 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 339 | 37 |
| Associate's degree | 125 | 4 |
In 2007, Southern Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 2,445 students (2,426 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Southern Wesleyan University offers campus housing for 521 of its 2,426 (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 | 253 | 246 | 97% | 135 | 55% |
| Men | 112 | 108 | 96% | 60 | 56% |
| Women | 141 | 138 | 98% | 75 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 48% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Wesleyan University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342200)
Southern Wesleyan University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $69,444 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $61,078 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $64,738 | 4 | $61,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $53,871 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $45,800 | 3 | $46,200 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $46,072 | 5 | $42,072 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $49,384 | 11 | $40,978 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 63 | 141 |
| Basketball | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 45 | 69 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Development
Operations Management and Supervision
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Wesleyan University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Wesleyan affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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