Southern Wesleyan University

Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian university committed to liberal arts and professional education.

We are proud to be an institution of The Wesleyan Church, a worldwide body of evangelical Protestant believers. Our name has changed over the years, but our mission—to be a Christian community of learners that recognizes God as the source of all truth and wisdom—has remained.

We are so excited and humbled to be a part of the Southern Wesleyan University family. Our commitment in providing an innovative, Christ centered, student-focused learning experience has never been deeper or richer. Our graduates understand their calling to be people of character, committed to positively impacting the world for Christ. Many colleges say they instill knowledge but only a few, like SWU, can develop the character to use that knowledge well.

At Southern Wesleyan University, we believe God created you for a unique purpose. We believe you were meant to impact the world for good. Our Christ-centered, student-focused learning community is devoted to transforming lives by challenging students to be dedicated scholars and servant-leaders who impact the world for Christ. Become part of the next class of talented, innovating SWU students.

With Southern Wesleyan’s inventive learning opportunities, dedicated and caring faculty, and more than 40 distinctive academic programs, you can be confident that you will receive the personal attention you need to be prepared and successful in following Christ throughout your life and future career.

It's true—college may be one of the biggest expenses you encounter over the next few years. But it can be one of the best investments you'll ever make—and we'll help you every way we can. The value of a college degree still remains high through higher average lifetime earning potential and lower unemployment rates over those with just a high school diploma.

We will work with you to make your college investment as affordable as possible. Take advantage of a variety of institutional scholarships and grants, as well as grants and loans through federal and state assistance. Each student is given personal consideration to fit the financial aid package to the student’s need.

You are right to consider Southern Wesleyan University if you are willing to be challenged in the classroom; you are serious about growing in your Christian faith; you are excited to live alongside other believers in faith-filled community; you have a heart for service; you have a passion to pursue God's purpose for your life; and you want faculty to deeply invest in your college experience.

Southern Wesleyan University was originally established in 1906 as the Wesleyan Methodist Bible Institute whose mission was to develop Christian character in its students while giving thorough intellectual training. Now, as a four-year, private, liberal arts college, SWU’s structure and name have changed, but our mission—to be a Christian community of learners that recognizes God as the source of all truth and wisdom—has remained.