2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$19,479
Net Price
57%
Admitted
38%
Enrolled
52%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Southern Wesleyan University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,300. In 2021, there were 13 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
13
Total Enrollment
1,300
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Southern Wesleyan University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 13 |
Total Graduates | 13 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 749 students applied to the Southern Wesleyan University. The university admitted 57% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for South Carolina universities is 7,243. On average, all South Carolina institutions admit 72% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Southern Wesleyan University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all South Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 52%, compared to 52% for all South Carolina universities.
Compare SWU to South Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Southern Wesleyan University to the average of all South Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
SWU
749
Applicants
57%
Percent Admitted
38%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
SC Colleges
7,243
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 52 or 45% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 63 or 55% part-time faculty members employed at Southern Wesleyan University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 52 or 45%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
SWU
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
45%
Percent Full-Time
55%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
SC Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Southern Wesleyan University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $25,748, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,060.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $13,560 and the average cost for graduate fees is $166.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Southern Wesleyan University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Southern Wesleyan University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $9,550 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,130 |
Total Living Expenses | $11,680 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $25,748 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,060 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $38,488 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $13,560 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $166 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $13,726 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Southern Wesleyan University is $19,479. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Southern Wesleyan University to all South Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
SWU
$38,488
Cost to Attend
$16,691
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,479
Net Price
SC Colleges
$34,902
Cost to Attend
$14,809
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,675
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 189 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 946 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $16,691.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 946 | $16,691 |
Pell Grants | 472 | $4,551 |
Federal Student Loans | 717 | $7,139 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Southern Wesleyan University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
SWU
946
Grant or Scholarship Aid
44%
Grants or Scholarships
472
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
717
Federal Student Loans
34%
Federal Student Loans
SC Colleges
3,389
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,195
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,862
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
See Additional Psychology Schools for South Carolina.