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Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University
CENTRAL, SC . 4 Year 3.7
#852 in Best Colleges in America
907 WESLEYAN DR CENTRAL, SC 29630

Overview

Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Marion, South Carolina, USA. Founded in 1906 by the Methodist Church, the university boasts a serene and beautiful campus environment. It focuses on small-class teaching and interdisciplinary education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in education, business, theology, health, and humanities. The university emphasizes “holistic development guided by Christian faith,” prioritizing community service, ethical leadership, and personal growth. With a student-to-faculty ratio below 13:1, it combines modern teaching facilities with a caring campus culture, making it ideal for students seeking to integrate faith values into campus life and dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

Rankings

  • 41

    #41 in Best College Dorms in America

  • 1

    #1 1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 87

    #87 in Best Christian Colleges in America

  • Best College Dorms in America 41 of 1,363
  • Best Christian Colleges in America 87 of 333
  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 104 of 643

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B Value
  • A Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • A+Dorms
  • A Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    87 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    28 Graduates
  • Human Development
    24 Graduates
  • Human Services
    22 Graduates
  • Biology
    14 Graduates
  • Psychology
    14 Graduates
  • Information Science
    12 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    12 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    10 Graduates
  • Criminology
    9 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 58%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    3
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    6

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,506
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    52%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    719 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    324
  • Undergrads Over 25
    24%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes
    14%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Conference Carolinas
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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