


Southern Wesleyan University

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating
We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.
The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
14.11
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
23.78
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
16.99
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
46.15
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
65.65
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
95.23
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
65.65
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
65.65
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
46.15
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
16.99
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
23.78
Military Friendly
Standard
100%
100%
Exceeds Standard
14.11

Why you should attend?
Southern Wesleyan offers 100% flexible and affordable online programs built for working adults. A variety of residential programs with a small faculty-to-student ratio are offered, and all programs are infused in a Christian community. The University is dedicated to the educational success of students as evidenced by the many academic support programs and services available including academic advisement, tutoring, and veteran services. Undergraduate and graduate student tuition discounts are available for active duty military and their spouses, national guard and reserve members. Southern Wesleyan demonstrates its commitment to our nation's veterans and their dependents by participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Top Degrees

A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

A program that focuses on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations.

A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities.

A program that focuses on integrating technology into educational curricula. Includes instruction in foundations of educational technology, computer applications, utilizing technology for assessment, multimedia instruction, web-based instruction, distance education, and designing and producing educational software and materials.

A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation.

A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations.

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
Tuition & Institution Information
Undergraduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $24,926 | $24,926 |
Fees | $750 | $750 |
Room | $4,152 | $4,152 |
Board | $4,920 | $4,920 |
Books | $1,060 | $1,060 |
Other Expenses | $2,130 | $2,130 |
Totals | $37,938 | $37,938 |
Graduate | ||
In State | Out of State | |
Tuition | $13,560 | $13,560 |
Fees | $498 | $498 |
Room | N/A | N/A |
Board | N/A | N/A |
Books | $1,056 | $1,056 |
Other Expenses | N/A | N/A |
Totals | N/A | N/A |
- Waives the admission application fee for military students and veterans
- Awards college credit for passing scores on CLEP exam
- Awards college credit for passing scores on DSST exam
- Award college credit for military training and experience according to the ACE recommendation guidelines
- Provide admissions events or special admissions information sessions customized for prospective students who are military service members
- Tuition discounts specifically for military students
- Compliant with Section 702 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ("Choice Act")
- Active duty or reserve military student returns without penalty after deployment
- Returning student receive reimbursement or remission of course fees
- Offers accelerated courses (i.e., 6-8 weeks course completion time)
- On-campus living requirement for students at any point in their enrollment
- Explicit commitment to serving the military and veteran community
- Commitment incorporated into the institution’s mission, vision and values
- Academic advising
- Career planning services
- Transition Assistance
- Full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff
- Dedicated social space for gathering (e.g. a student lounge or veteran center) reserved specifically for military service members and veterans
- Campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans?
- Specialized career guidance counseling or other programs to help military students identify careers to pursue
- Industry-employer relationship programs available to active duty military students and veterans to assist with post-graduate employment outcomes