Southern Wesleyan University is a private four-year Christian university located in central South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History and Mission

The school was founded in 1906 and was originally named Wesleyan Bible College. Its mission is to cultivate students' Christian character and provide them with comprehensive knowledge training.

As a subsidiary of the Wesleyan Church, although it has undergone changes, it has always been committed to becoming a Christ-centered learning community. Its mission is to influence the world for Christ by cultivating students to become dedicated scholars and service-oriented leaders.

School Size and Environment

Campus Size: The campus covers an area of ​​350 acres and is located in the suburbs. The environment is beautiful and quiet, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching Facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research.

Living facilities: The school also provides abundant living facilities, such as student dormitories, restaurants, gymnasiums, gyms, etc., to meet students' daily needs.

Academic strength

Professional settings: The school offers undergraduate and graduate courses, covering multiple disciplines, such as business, education, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, etc. Among them, some popular majors include business management, marketing, public management, education, philosophy and religious studies, etc.

Teaching quality: The school adopts a small class teaching model, with an average of less than 20 students per class and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which enables teachers to better pay attention to each student's learning progress and provide personalized guidance and support.

Scientific research level: The school encourages teachers and students to actively participate in scientific research activities and has achieved certain scientific research results in some fields. For example, the school's scientific research team has carried out a number of research projects in the fields of religious studies, social sciences, health sciences, etc., and has published many papers in relevant academic journals.

Student Life

Student Organizations and Societies: The school has a variety of student organizations and societies, covering academic, cultural, artistic, and sports aspects, such as student unions, academic clubs, art groups, sports teams, etc. Students can join corresponding organizations and societies according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus Activities: The school will hold various campus activities, such as welcome activities, graduation ceremonies, school anniversary activities, cultural festivals, concerts, sports competitions, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves, communicate and interact, and enhance students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Sports Activities: The school has multiple sports teams and has participated in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competitions, including basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, etc. Students can exercise their bodies and cultivate teamwork spirit and competitive awareness by participating in sports activities.

Rankings and Honors

In the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges, Southern Wesleyan University tied for 52nd among regional universities in the South.

The school was also ranked the 19th best college for veterans in the United States and the 7th best performer in social mobility.

In Niche's ranking, the school also received good rankings in multiple categories, such as Best Christian College, Best Dormitory, Best College Food, etc.

Admission Requirements and Tuition

Admission Requirements: Undergraduate applicants need to provide a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as standardized test scores (such as SAT or ACT). The school's acceptance rate is 52%, and the SAT score range is generally between 1013-1160, and the ACT score range is between 19-23.

Tuition: For the 2024-2025 academic year, the school's tuition and fees are $27,820, and room and board are $9,650.