Admissions Overview
The admission process at Southern Wesleyan University has a 51% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Southern Wesleyan University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
51%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
846
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
34%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Southern Wesleyan University has a 51% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $25. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Southern Wesleyan University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$25
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Work Experience
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Southern Wesleyan University. About 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,013 to 1,160. Additionally, about 14% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 19 to 23.
SAT Scores
42% of students submitted400
1600
1013 – 1160
200
800
510 – 590
200
800
503 – 570
ACT Scores
14% of students submitted1
36
19 – 23
1
36
17 – 23
1
36
18 – 24
Admission Statistics
846 students applied to SWU. Of those, 51% were accepted (433 students). Of these 433 accepted students, 148 chose to enroll.
846
Total Applicants
433
Students Admitted
148
Students Enrolled
51%
Acceptance Rate