Southern Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Central, South Carolina with approximately 747 undergraduate students enrolled. Southern Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,464 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $46,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Central, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1906 by what is now the Wesleyan Church. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 52% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention suggest many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking about before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, and the faith-based community in a small-town setting appeals to students seeking a tight-knit Christian environment. Worth considering if the Wesleyan values align with yours and you have a clear plan to stay on track academically — but go in with eyes open about the completion rates.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 28% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (747 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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