Southern Wesleyan University
Admissions
Interested in attending Southern Wesleyan University?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Southern Wesleyan University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Southern Wesleyan accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 825 people applied and 433 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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 2 years at Southern Wesleyan University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
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
- Standardized Test Scores
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
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Wesleyan University?
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
Southern Wesleyan is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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