Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,060

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
680
25th
580
75th
31
25th
25
75th
26
25th
25
75th
29
25th
28
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,890
Declined 761
Total Received 2,651
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Enrollment

1,626

undergraduate students

85

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1961, Virginia Wesleyan University is a private four-year Methodist liberal arts university that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to service, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 300-acre campus in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia—10 miles from downtown areas and 15 miles from the ocean.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,711
Established in 1961
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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Scholarships

300-acre, suburban campus in Virginia Beach (population: 450,189), 10 miles from downtown area. Served by air and bus; air and train serve Newport News (20 miles). School operates transportation to airport, recreational and shopping areas, and health care facilities. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23502-5599

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
68%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
9%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
680
25th
580
75th
31
25th
25
75th
26
25th
25
75th
29
25th
28

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,890
Declined 761
Total Received 2,651

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

92%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$27,186

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,960
Housing & Food $11,513
Additional fees $3,100
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $53,073
Average Financial Aid - $27,186
Total with Avg. Aid $25,887

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,697,831
State $1,924,026
Institutional $19,106,929
Other external $270,414
Total $23,999,200

Non-need-based

Federal
State $511,705
Institutional $3,766,944
Other external $106,351
Total $4,385,000

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 757 455-3345
F: 757 455-6779
finaid@vwu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, canoeing, climbing wall, flag football, mud games, racquetball, running, soccer, swimming, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,711

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

1,626
students

Female
56%
914

Male
44%
712

5%

85
students

Female
60%
51

Male
40%
34

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

73%

1,180
students

Female
56%
658

Male
44%
522

27%

446
students

Female
57%
256

Male
43%
190

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
41%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

85

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Australia
China
France
Ireland
Japan
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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