Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan University is not difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Southern Wesleyan University is 52%. Out of 825 applications received in 2023, 428 students were offered admission.

Reach out to Southern Wesleyan University's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who apply to Southern Wesleyan University for fall semester should hear back from Southern Wesleyan University by September 1.

Southern Wesleyan University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Southern Wesleyan University's admissions stats.

Southern Wesleyan University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	11%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Southern Wesleyan University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern Wesleyan University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	September 1

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Applying Early to Southern Wesleyan University?

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Southern Wesleyan University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Southern Wesleyan University Admissions

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Transferring to Southern Wesleyan University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Southern Wesleyan University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Southern Wesleyan University

What does Southern Wesleyan University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Southern Wesleyan University for more information on admission factors.

Southern Wesleyan University Application Requirements

To apply to Southern Wesleyan University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Southern Wesleyan University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.3	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southern Wesleyan University?

Students admitted to Southern Wesleyan University have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 66% submitted a class rank. At Southern Wesleyan University 11% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southern Wesleyan University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	53%
3.75 and 3.99	16%
3.50 and 3.74	8%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	5%
2.50 and 2.9	6%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southern Wesleyan University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southern Wesleyan University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Southern Wesleyan University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Southern Wesleyan University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southern Wesleyan University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Southern Wesleyan University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southern Wesleyan University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southern Wesleyan University.

Does Southern Wesleyan University accept transfer credits?

✅ Southern Wesleyan University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southern Wesleyan University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Southern Wesleyan University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Southern Wesleyan University does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southern Wesleyan University?

✅ Southern Wesleyan University is not test optional.

What is Southern Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Southern Wesleyan University is 52%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southern Wesleyan University?

❌ Southern Wesleyan University does not offer early decision.

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