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SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

  • 907 Wesleyan Drive
  • Central, SC 29630
  • OPEID College Code: 00342200
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  • General Phone: (864) 644-5000
  • President: David Spittal
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 2,382
  • College Mascot: Warriors
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Southern Wesleyan University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Wesleyan
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants281374655
Number Granted Admission (%)242 (86%)341 (91%)583 (89%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)58 (24%)84 (25%)142 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam11380%
ACT ® Exam7251%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460550
SAT ® Math450550
SAT ® Writing430530
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1824
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving73%39%62%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,901$4,431$6,379$7,603
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.5%5.6%7.6%
Number in Default525897
Number in Repayment9401,0231,262
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$18,700$18,450$17,650
In-State Tuition and Fees$18,700$18,450$17,650
Out of State Tuition and Fees$18,700$18,450$17,650
Books and Supplies$950$950$950
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,800$7,450$7,050
Other Expenses$1,900$1,900$1,900
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,600$5,600$5,600
Other Expenses$1,950$1,950$1,950
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,850$1,950$1,850
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$29,350$28,750$27,550
In-State$29,350$28,750$27,550
Out of State$29,350$28,750$27,550
Off Campus
In-District$27,200$26,950$26,150
In-State$27,200$26,950$26,150
Out of State$27,200$26,950$26,150
Off Campus with Family
In-District$21,500$21,250$20,450
In-State$21,500$21,250$20,450
Out of State$21,500$21,250$20,450
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-3-
Business Administration Degree-221-
Commerce Degree80--
E-Commerce Degree---
Human Resources Development Degree--102
Information Resources Management, Cio Training Degree---
Operations Management and Supervision Degree--33
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-4-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-2-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree-13-
Education Degree---
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Degree-1-
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Degree---
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation Degree-2-
Elementary Education Degree-4-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree---
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-1-
Music Teacher Education Degree---
Physical Education Degree-3-
Science Teacher Education Degree---
Special Education Teaching Degree---
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree--317
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree---
Pre-Dentistry Studies Degree---
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree-4-
 
History
History Degree-4-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree23--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree-101
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-13-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree-2-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree---
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other Degree-8-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-3-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminalistics and Criminal Science Degree-1-
Forensic Science Degree---
 
Social Sciences
Criminology Degree-1-
Social Sciences Degree-8-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious, Sacred Music Degree---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Degree-6-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,382
    • Undergraduate: 1,677 Graduate: 705
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 821 Female: 1,561
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 626 Female: 1,051
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 195 Female: 510
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,354 Part-Time: 28
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,649 Part-Time: 28
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 705 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien130.5%
American Indian130.5%
Black69129%
Asian60.3%
Hispanic372%
White1,43560%
Unknown1878%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18130.5%
Ages 18-1926611%
Ages 20-2123610%
Ages 22-241988%
Ages 25-2936415%
Ages 30-3432314%
Ages 35-3933714%
Ages 40-4945819%
Ages 50-651828%
Age Over 6540.2%
Age Unknown10.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees314212102
Faculty Status1315576
Tenured Faculty1212-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1285276
Primarily Instruction1285276
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals947519
Technical and/or Paraprofessional64577
Clerical And Secretarial41365
Service and/or Maintenance23212
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,692 (32)$49,144 (21)$42,010 (11)
Professor$55,466 (10)$55,873 (9)$51,800 (1)
Associate Professor$49,830 (6)$50,715 (5)$45,400 (1)
Assistant Professor$42,543 (12)$42,800 (4)$42,414 (8)
Instructor$32,500 (4)$34,800 (3)$25,600 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,201 (20)$63,691 (15)$61,731 (5)
Professor$66,455 (7)$66,773 (5)$65,661 (2)
Associate Professor$61,791 (12)$62,150 (10)$60,000 (2)
Assistant Professor$57,333 (1)- (-)$57,333 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,622 (52)$50,381 (36)$44,666 (16)
Professor$55,016 (17)$55,430 (14)$53,083 (3)
Associate Professor$50,315 (18)$50,806 (15)$47,861 (3)
Assistant Professor$42,879 (13)$42,800 (4)$42,913 (9)
Instructor$32,500 (4)$34,800 (3)$25,600 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$888,245$438,900$449,345
Ratio (%)100%49%51%
 
Participants
All Athletes1478265
Unduplicated Athletes1478265
Baseball3030-
Basketball231310
Golf1010-
Soccer382117
Softball17-17
Track and Field, X-Country18810
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$28,830$30,326
Assistant Coaches-$2,750$1,500
 
Coaches
All Coaches20119
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students39%
 
By Gender
Male43%
Female36%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian-
Black16%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White43%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less26%
5 Years33%
6 Years35%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary14
On Campus
Burglary34
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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