Virginia Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4691 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1304 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1227 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 4 | In Virginia Beach |
| #1258 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,626
- Graduates
- 85
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.vwu.edu
Virginia Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Virginia Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,651 | 1,166 | 1,485 |
| Admissions | 1,890 | 786 | 1,104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 370 | 174 | 196 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
21 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
217 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Virginia Wesleyan University are 1140-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Virginia Wesleyan University are 28-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 723 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 334 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 318 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 136 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 84 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (3%) |
| Asian | 41 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Virginia Wesleyan University is $21,862 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,365 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,471 |
| $48-75K | $18,364 |
| $75-110K | $23,470 |
| $110K+ | $25,187 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,010 | $8,982 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,010 | $8,982 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,010 | $8,982 |
| Fee in-district | $950 | |
| Fee in-state | $950 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 856 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,513 |
Virginia Wesleyan University majors
Virginia Wesleyan University has granted 253 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs and 38 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Virginia Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 29 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 9 | |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Education, Other | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 7 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 253 | 38 |
Virginia Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 47% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia Wesleyan University has published 567 scientific papers with 4,212 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, History, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Art & Design, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 11 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 | 23 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 | 11 |
| 2001 | 6 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 | 29 |
| 2005 | 11 | 31 |
| 2006 | 15 | 6 |
| 2007 | 27 | 11 |
| 2008 | 27 | 31 |
| 2009 | 18 | 23 |
| 2010 | 34 | 49 |
| 2011 | 33 | 95 |
| 2012 | 43 | 100 |
| 2013 | 25 | 143 |
| 2014 | 44 | 137 |
| 2015 | 32 | 199 |
| 2016 | 29 | 235 |
| 2017 | 24 | 270 |
| 2018 | 16 | 269 |
| 2019 | 19 | 372 |
| 2020 | 14 | 333 |
| 2021 | 20 | 418 |
| 2022 | 22 | 323 |
| 2023 | 27 | 456 |
| 2024 | 20 | 393 |
Notable alumni
-
Keller Williams
- Occupations
- musician
- Biography
-
Keller Williams is an American singer, songwriter and musician who combines elements of bluegrass, folk, alternative rock, reggae, electronica/dance, jazz, funk, along with other assorted genres. He is often described as a 'one-man jam-band' due to his frequent use of live phrase looping with multiple instruments. Keller Williams was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia on February 4, 1970, and began playing the guitar in his early teens. He later matriculated at Virginia Wesleyan College in Virginia Beach where he received his degree in theater. After college, he moved to Colorado to advance his music career and expand his repertoire.
-
Richard Stuart
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Richard Henry Stuart is an American politician and attorney. A Republican, he was elected to the Senate of Virginia in November 2007. He currently represents the 25th district, made up of nine counties and parts of two others in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and northern Piedmont, including all of Caroline County, Essex County, King George County, King William County, Lancaster County, Middlesex County, Northumberland County, Richmond County and Westmoreland County, as well as part of King and Queen County and Spotsylvania County.
-
Randy Peele
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Randy Peele is an American college basketball coach. Peele served as the head men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro from 1995 to 1999 and Winthrop University to 2007 to 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | Wesleyan VWC VWU Marlins VA Wesleyan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Motto | Sapientia Illuminat Viam Wisdom Lights the Way |
| Colors | blue, sliver |
| Total FTE staff | 242 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5817 Wesleyan Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23455 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 459,000 |
| Phone | 7574553200 |
| Fax | +1 (757) 461 4944 |