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Southern Wesleyan University

Central, SC swu.edu 771 students

Southern Wesleyan University's main campus is located in Central, South Carolina. The atmosphere is shaped by its Christian affiliation, with a focus on community and faith-based learning. Students can participate in a variety of intercollegiate athletics, with a strong track record in the NCCAA.

Programs
7
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,089
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$27,870
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Southern Wesleyan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $19,567, roughly 30% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,936 $63,744
$30K – $48K $17,234 $68,936
$48K – $75K $20,474 $81,896
$75K – $110K $19,436 $77,744
$110K+ $24,758 $99,032
Sticker price (no aid) $27,870 $111,480
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Southern Wesleyan University

7 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration Compare across schools →
60
$52,070/yr High 4.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
50
$42,006/yr High 2.8x
Criminology Compare across schools →
39
$40,834/yr High 2.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
37
$39,464/yr High 2.5x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools →
35
$31,326/yr High 1.8x
Human Services Compare across schools →
22
$32,290/yr Moderate 2.4x
Religious Studies Compare across schools →
18
$28,636/yr Very High 1.6x