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Virginia Wesleyan University

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C+

Rating

Private

Type

1,664

Students

$36,010

Tuition

77%

Acceptance

#1044

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Virginia Beach, VA

5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Virginia Wesleyan University is a small private liberal arts college located in Virginia Beach, VA ranked 33rd in Virginia. It has a total of 1,535 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 76.84% of applicants. Virginia Wesleyan University offers 37 different majors and is best known for its Biological and Physical Sciences program, which is ranked 44th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $36,010 per year, Virginia Wesleyan University is somewhat moderately pricey. 51.48% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to draw approximately $40,700 per year, which is 2% below the national median.
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Cost

$36,860
Above Average

Virginia Wesleyan University

$36,860

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$51,041

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$28,261

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

77%Acceptance
Less Selective

Virginia Wesleyan University

77%

National

69%
Sat

950 - 1180

87% of students submit

Admissions Yield

19%

ACT

18 - 26

11% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

1,535Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

14%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
19% Business Administration and Management, General10% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10% Psychology, General61% Others

19% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

10% Psychology, General

61% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

19%

59 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

10%

30 Graduates

Psychology, General

10%

30 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

6%

18 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

18 Graduates

Education, General

4%

12 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

12 Graduates

Mathematics, General

4%

12 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

4%

11 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors12:112:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

12

Number of Library Books

119,743

Academic Spend per Student

$10,814

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

63%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$29,800/Year

Virginia Wesleyan University

$29,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$29,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$40,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

51%