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51.2%Acceptance
$27,870Tuition
771Students
52%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,756Earnings
#13 in South CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Wesleyan

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
51.2%
Average SAT
1,087
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,013–1,160
ACT Composite (avg)
21
Total Enrollment
771

Admissions Overview

Southern Wesleyan University is moderately selective with a 51% acceptance rate. About half of applicants gain admission, making it accessible but still competitive enough to require solid academic preparation. Students typically score between 1013 and 1160 on the SAT, with an average of 1087. The ACT average sits at 21. As a Christian liberal arts institution founded in 1906, the university seeks students who value faith-based education and community involvement. The school attracts those interested in smaller class sizes, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, and a close-knit campus environment where Christian values guide both academic and personal development.