by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,085 undergraduates in 2020, Southern Wesleyan University is a small, private university located in Central, South Carolina. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Southern Wesleyan University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southern Wesleyan University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southern Wesleyan University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Wesleyan faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Wesleyan Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Southern Wesleyan University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southern Wesleyan University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Southern Wesleyan University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Southern Wesleyan University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Southern Wesleyan University for Veterans Guide.
Southern Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Southern Wesleyan University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,085 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 774 (71.3%). Part-time attendance was 311 (28.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 774 | 311 | 1,085 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southern Wesleyan University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southern Wesleyan University #1412 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southern Wesleyan University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southern Wesleyan University Diversity Guide.
Southern Wesleyan University has a total of 148 student athletes, 80 men and 68 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,931,212 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,905,628 |
| Net | $25,584 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southern Wesleyan University Athletics