Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Southern Wesleyan University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$30K
+
Room
$10K
+
Books
$1,060
=
Sticker Price
$39,914
$30K+$10K+$1,060=$39,914
Your Family Income
Sticker
$39,914
−
Your Aid
$25,684
=
Net Price
$14,230
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Southern Wesleyan University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$39,914
Tuition and Fees
$29,800
Room and Board
$10,126
Books and Supplies
$1,060
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$24,450
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$15,464
Southern Wesleyan University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,084
$30–48k
$14,218
$48–75k
$14,230
$75–110k
$14,899
$110k+
$17,381
Understanding Your Aid Package
Southern Wesleyan University has a sticker price of $39,914 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $39,914/year
Average aid: $24,450 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,230/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$7,500 – $27,900
Median Parent PLUS Loans$16,072
Debt Manageability
0.50x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,756
Earnings Growth
+15%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-265
57th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$33,318
25th %ile
$70,437
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Wesleyan University Cost & Financial Aid
Southern Wesleyan University's published tuition is $39,914 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,230—a difference of $25,684.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,084 at Southern Wesleyan University. 43% of students receive Pell Grants.
Southern Wesleyan University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Southern graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $17,381 at Southern—still $22,533 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
