Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,914. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,800 |
| Housing & meals | $10,654 |
| Books & supplies | $1,060 |
| Personal & travel | $2,325 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,925 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,914 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
SWU net price compared with other South Carolina colleges
SWU has the 13th-lowest average net price of 35 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Spartanburg Methodist College | $14,580 | 43% | $42,895 |
| 10 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $14,656 | 34% | $48,088 |
| 11 | Winthrop University | $15,343 | 57% | $47,185 |
| 12 | Lander University | $15,363 | 50% | $42,396 |
| 13 | Southern Wesleyan University | $15,464 | 52% | $47,756 |
| 14 | Erskine College | $16,525 | 45% | $53,459 |
| 15 | Bob Jones University | $16,641 | 65% | $44,354 |
| 16 | Claflin University | $17,800 | 52% | $40,304 |
| 17 | South Carolina State University | $18,097 | 37% | $38,262 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Carolina colleges →
Why SWU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Wesleyan University | 100% | $15,464 | 52% | $47,756 | This school |
| Columbia International University | 94% | $26,036 | 47% | $38,951 | |
| Coker University | 94% | $20,286 | 40% | $40,117 | |
| Newberry College | 90% | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 | |
| Columbia College | 94% | $18,408 | 37% | $41,338 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Southern Wesleyan University would cost you $10,572 less per year than Columbia International University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Southern Wesleyan University, mostly from more Southern Wesleyan University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$3,520).
- Southern Wesleyan University gives aided families $7,441 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | SWU | CIU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $29,800 | $27,900 | +$1,900 |
| Books & supplies | $1,060 | $200 | +$860 |
| Housing & meals | $10,654 | $11,950 | −$1,296 |
| Personal & travel | $2,325 | $3,400 | −$1,075 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,925 | −$405 | −$3,520 |
| Sticker price | $39,914 | $43,045 | −$3,131 |
| Average grants | −$24,450 | −$17,009 | −$7,441 |
| You pay | $15,464 | $26,036 | −$10,572 |
“+” means SWU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SWU cost questions
How much is tuition at SWU?
Tuition and fees are $29,800 a year.
What is the total cost of attending SWU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,914 a year.
What do families actually pay at SWU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,464 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,084; $48–75k pay $14,230; $110k+ pay $17,381.
How much debt do SWU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 7.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Southern Wesleyan University overview