Southern Wesleyan University
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Former names
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Wesleyan Methodist College (1909-1959) Central Wesleyan College (1959-1994) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1906 |
| Affiliation | Wesleyan Church |
| President | Dr. Todd Voss |
| Students | 1,883 |
| Undergraduates | 1,446 |
| Postgraduates | 427 |
| Location |
Central, South Carolina, USA 34°43′27.6″N 82°46′18.9″W / 34.724333°N 82.771917°W |
| Campus | Multiple campuses |
| Colors |
Warrior Blue, White, Black |
| Athletics | NCAA DII [1] |
| Nickname | Warriors & Lady Warriors |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Affiliations | NCAA, NCCAA |
| Website | www.swu.edu |
Warrior Blue, White, Black
Southern Wesleyan University is a four-year and graduate Christian college, with its main campus in Central, South Carolina. The university was founded in 1906 by what is now The Wesleyan Church.
The school prepares students for leadership and graduate study in such fields as business, education, religion, music, medicine, law and a variety of civic and social service professions. It offers approximately 35 major areas of study for undergraduates and also offers graduate degrees in the areas of business and education. The university serves approximately 1,900 students. There are more than 800 traditional undergraduates enrolled at the main campus in Central, South Carolina. In addition, undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in a non-traditional, evening and online format with regional learning centers in Central, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and North Augusta. Dr. Todd Voss serves as Southern Wesleyan University's president.
The school has 18 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Since 2007, the university's athletic teams have won 11 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championship titles including titles in men's baseball, women's basketball, men's soccer, individual men's golf, women's indoor track and field events, women's outdoor track and field events, and men's outdoor track and field events.
Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) occupies a 350-acre (142 ha) campus near the town of Central, South Carolina.
Southern Wesleyan University has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1973. In 2008, the School of Education was accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for the teacher education programs at the undergraduate and master's levels. Degree programs in music and music education are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music as of 2008.
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