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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
100.00%	1,120

Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 100.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 472 students applied and 472 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into SWU.

SWU's acceptance rate places 23rd out of 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,120 and the ACT score is 21 at SWU. SWU's SAT score ranks 10th out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to SWU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Wesleyan University is 100.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.90%. 160 men and 312 women applied to SWU and 160 men and 312 women students were accepted.

Among them, 54 men and 103 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at SWU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at SWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	472	160	312	0	0
Admitted	472	160	312	0	0
Enrolled	160	54	103	0	0
Acceptance Rate	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	-	-
Yield	33.90%	33.75%	33.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Wesleyan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 38 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 33 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at SWU.

The median SAT score is 1,120 with 565 SAT EBRW and 555 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 480 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at SWU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 18.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Wesleyan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at SWU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	980	1120	1200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	565	600
SAT Math	480	555	600
ACT Composite	19	21	24
ACT Math	18	20	23
ACT English	17	18	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Wesleyan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at SWU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Wesleyan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

SWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Southern Wesleyan University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to SWU.

Admission Information for Applying to SWU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$25
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	www.swu.edu/campus/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.swu.edu/apply-to-swu/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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