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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern Wesleyan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

100
%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Southern Wesleyan University?

100%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern Wesleyan accepted 100% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 472 people applied and 472 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
312 / 312 (100%)
Men
160 / 160 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern Wesleyan University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

33%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 33% ended up enrolling at Southern Wesleyan University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Southern Wesleyan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Southern Wesleyan considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • First Generation

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Wesleyan University?

3.73
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Southern Wesleyan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73. 11% of freshmen who attended Southern Wesleyan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
53%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
8%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

21%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
503
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1013
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Southern Wesleyan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 1
Application notification
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