College Report Card: Southern Wesleyan University
Southern Wesleyan University Contact Information:
School Name:
Southern Wesleyan University
Street Address:
907 Wesleyan Drive
City, State & Zip:
Central, SC 29630-102
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
8646445000
Financial Aid Phone #:
8646445500
Admissions Phone #:
8646445550
Website:
Southern Wesleyan University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
School Classification:
Masters Colleges and Universities II
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 20 or more master’s degrees per year. )
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 20 or more master’s degrees per year. )
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Master's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
Yes
Religious Affiliation:
Wesleyan
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Southeast
Degree Of Urbanization: Rural
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: DAVID SPITTAL, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Rural
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: DAVID SPITTAL, PRESIDENT
Southern Wesleyan University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degreeSouthern Wesleyan University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Southern Wesleyan University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Southern Wesleyan University that the program you are looking for is still available.
Southern Wesleyan University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Accelerated programs
Cooperative (work-study) program
Dual enrollment
ROTC
ROTC: Army
ROTC: Air Force
Study abroad
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Southern Wesleyan University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Southern Wesleyan University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $14300
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
In-State:
Tuition: $14300
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $14300
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
Required Fees: $450
Per Credit Hour Charge: $440
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $6405
Required Fees: $980
Required Fees: $980
In-State:
Tuition: $6405
Required Fees: $980
Required Fees: $980
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $6405
Required Fees: $980
Required Fees: $980
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$900
On Campus - Room and Board:
$5200
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$1700
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$3150
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1950
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1825
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Southern Wesleyan University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
1965
Number Of Undergraduates:
122 (6% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
110 (90%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
37 (30%)
Average Amount: $3091
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
64 (52%)
Average Amount: $5372
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
110 (90%)
Average Amount: $6233
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
72 (59%)
Average Amount: $5722
Average Amount: $5722
Southern Wesleyan University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Undergraduate Application Fee: $25
Graduate Application Fee: $25
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
>Required
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Required
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Required
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 140
Women: 215
Total: 355
Women: 215
Total: 355
Number Admitted:Men: 136
Women: 212
Total: 348
Women: 212
Total: 348
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 55
Women: 67
Total: 122
Women: 67
Total: 122
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 0
Women: 1
Total: 1
Women: 1
Total: 1
Fall 2004 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
96 (78%)
Number Students Submitting ACT Scores:
59 (48%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 448
75th Percentile - 560
75th Percentile - 560
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 450
75th Percentile - 570
75th Percentile - 570
ACT Composite Scores:25th Percentile - 17
75th Percentile - 22
75th Percentile - 22
Southern Wesleyan University Enrollment Information:
Students:
2632
Undergraduate Students:
2047
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2028
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
123
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1905
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
19
Graduate Students:
585
Full Time Students:
2508
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1923
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1923
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
122
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1801
Full Time Graduate Students:
585
Part Time Students:
124
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
124
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
105
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
104
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
19
Southern Wesleyan University Accreditation:
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
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