Southern Wesleyan University
Common Data Set 2022-23
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Acceptance Rate
51.9%
Applications
825
Admitted
428
Enrolled
144
SAT Composite
1023-1138
SAT Math
503-570
SAT Reading
510-590
ACT Composite
19-23
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$47,756
10 yrs after enrollment
52%
6-year completion
$15,464
sticker minus grants
$26,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
465fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Lisa P.
Last Name:Corbin
Title:Director of Institutional Research and Reporting
Office:Planning and Assessment
Address Line 1:PO Box 1020, SW U Box 1994
Zipcode29,630
Country:United States
Phone:(864) 644-5035
Email Address:lcorbin@swu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.swu.edu/about/student-consumer-info/common-data-set/
City:Central
StateSC
Name of College/University:Southern W esleyan University
Street Address Line 1:PO Box 1020
CityCentral
StateSC
Zip29,630
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)864
Main Phone Number:644-5000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.swu.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):864
Admissions Phone Number:644-5550
Admissions Email Address:admissions@swu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8006
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69915
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59963
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49913
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3993
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8003
SAT Math: 600-69918
SAT Math: 500-59956
SAT Math: 400-49918
SAT Math: 300-3995
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-360
ACT Composite: 24-2925
ACT Composite: 18-2355
ACT Composite: 12-1715
ACT Composite: 6-115
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class11
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class41
Percent in top half of high school graduating class75
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class25
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class5
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:66
Percent who had GPA of 4.053
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9916
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.748
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4910
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.245
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.996
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:86
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month8
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month8
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Beginning date: Month9
Beginning date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month8
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day15
Amount of housing deposit:200
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column. Rolling
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:32
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:http://catalog.swu.edu/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:W e are designated as a "military friendly" instituion with a full-service veteran's support cen
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Religion
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)42%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing84%
Percent who live off campus or commute16%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing49%
Percent who live off campus or commute51%
Percent of students age 25 and older23%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)24
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Student governmentX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.swu.edu/campus/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
Minimum18
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
NONRESIDENTS:$884
Financial Aid
13 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.114
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$106,992
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):8
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):31
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date): Month8
Students must reply by (date): Day31
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:N/A Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio12
based on ____ students853