More selective than 0% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SWU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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SWU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SWU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 620 |
| SAT math | 510 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SWU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 100% | 530–620 | 510–590 | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 500–600 | 480–600 | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SWU compared with other South Carolina colleges?
SWU has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
| 24 | Newberry College | 90% | 45% | $21,656 |
| 25 | Columbia College | 94% | 37% | $18,408 |
| 26 | Coker University | 94% | 40% | $20,286 |
| 27 | Columbia International University | 94% | 47% | $26,036 |
| 28 | Benedict College | 96% | 24% | $18,250 |
| 29 | Charleston Southern University | 96% | 47% | $21,666 |
| 30 | Southern Wesleyan University | 100% | 52% | $15,464 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at SWU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SWU admissions questions
What is the SWU acceptance rate?
Southern Wesleyan University accepts 100% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 472 of 472 applicants were admitted.
Does SWU require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Wesleyan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SWU?
The middle 50% of Southern Wesleyan University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1210 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SWU?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (159 of 472).
Is SWU getting harder to get into?
Southern Wesleyan University accepted 100% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 100% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Wesleyan University overview