Virginia Wesleyan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4416 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1222 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1147 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #2 of 4 | In Virginia Beach |
| #1282 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 1,749
- Graduates
- 104
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 73% and is among the top 37% 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 | 73% | 67% | 77% |
| Applicants | 3,808 | 1,576 | 2,232 |
| Admissions | 2,775 | 1,052 | 1,723 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 330 | 136 | 194 |
22 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
234 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 663 (36%) |
|---|---|
| White | 606 (33%) |
| Black or African American | 282 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 117 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (3%) |
| Asian | 42 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Virginia Wesleyan University is $21,267 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 | $14,080 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,108 |
| $48-75K | $15,967 |
| $75-110K | $22,603 |
| $110K+ | $24,782 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,550 | $8,982 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,550 | $8,982 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,550 | $8,982 |
| Fee in-district | $950 | |
| Fee in-state | $950 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 854 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,920 |
Virginia Wesleyan University majors
Virginia Wesleyan University has granted 241 bachelor's degrees across 33 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 | 46 | 27 |
| Psychology, General | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| Education, Other | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 10 | |
| Education, General | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Social Work | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 241 | 38 |
Virginia Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 34% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Virginia Wesleyan University has published 585 scientific papers with 4,535 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32 |
| 2009 | 18 | 23 |
| 2010 | 34 | 49 |
| 2011 | 33 | 95 |
| 2012 | 43 | 100 |
| 2013 | 25 | 143 |
| 2014 | 44 | 137 |
| 2015 | 32 | 199 |
| 2016 | 30 | 235 |
| 2017 | 24 | 270 |
| 2018 | 16 | 269 |
| 2019 | 19 | 372 |
| 2020 | 15 | 334 |
| 2021 | 20 | 418 |
| 2022 | 22 | 324 |
| 2023 | 27 | 457 |
| 2024 | 20 | 407 |
| 2025 | 20 | 392 |
Notable alumni
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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 enrolled 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.
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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.
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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 | 238 |
| 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 |