Virginia Wesleyan University: Rankings

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Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1147th in the United States, 4416th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 35 research topics. Virginia Wesleyan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 585 academic publications and 4,535 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#1412 of 2,195 For Art History
#2166 of 3,336 For Library and Information science
#3928 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#3932 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1073rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 4982nd in the World with 452 publications made and 3,200 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, History, Sociology, Philosophy.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1073 of 1,763 In the United States
#1150 of 1,854 In North America
#4982 of 7,088 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 2 3
1994 1 5
1995 1 4
1996 2 5
1997 1 6
1998 1 6
1999 1 9
2000 4 4
2001 3 4
2002 1 6
2003 5 10
2004 7 21
2005 10 19
2006 13 1
2007 26 6
2008 21 20
2009 15 16
2010 25 28
2011 26 52
2012 34 59
2013 13 95
2014 31 92
2015 23 128
2016 25 160
2017 19 173
2018 13 175
2019 13 263
2020 14 247
2021 19 305
2022 16 249
2023 18 349
2024 17 261
2025 14 236

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Media Studies 511 561 1282
Art History 518 566 1412
Library and Information science 675 728 2166
Classics and Ancient History 687 737 2429
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 995 1068 3642
Law 996 1068 4295
History 956 1029 4441
Political Science 1022 1098 4584
Sociology 1127 1204 4872
Philosophy 1109 1187 5117
Archaeology 1069 1144 5178
Linguistics 1177 1255 5575

Computer Science rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1140th for Computer Science in the United States and 5506th in the World with 270 publications made and 1,782 citations received. Main research topics: Library and Information science, Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Computer Science ranking Location
#1140 of 1,616 In the United States
#1215 of 1,702 In North America
#5506 of 6,855 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 1 1
1994 1 5
1995 1 5
1996 0 4
1997 0 7
1998 0 6
1999 0 7
2000 3 5
2001 2 5
2002 1 6
2003 4 7
2004 5 11
2005 9 6
2006 10 2
2007 19 4
2008 15 16
2009 10 6
2010 15 17
2011 15 29
2012 17 23
2013 9 37
2014 19 42
2015 18 75
2016 15 84
2017 8 118
2018 5 119
2019 7 143
2020 7 163
2021 9 200
2022 8 136
2023 16 214
2024 6 182
2025 4 149

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 675 728 2166
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 1188 1264 5781

Environmental Science rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1150th for Environmental Science in the United States and 5641st in the World with 231 publications made and 2,218 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1150 of 1,637 In the United States
#1225 of 1,727 In North America
#5641 of 6,888 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 8
1995 0 1
1996 0 3
1997 1 5
1998 1 3
1999 0 4
2000 1 2
2001 1 0
2002 2 5
2003 5 1
2004 3 9
2005 3 12
2006 6 2
2007 9 2
2008 10 19
2009 5 11
2010 14 25
2011 10 49
2012 17 51
2013 8 66
2014 25 62
2015 15 112
2016 14 136
2017 9 129
2018 9 139
2019 12 155
2020 5 134
2021 5 186
2022 6 130
2023 9 178
2024 5 144
2025 13 138

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 1005 1076 5080
Geology 1079 1154 5419
Ecology 1115 1192 5564
Geography and Cartography 1155 1231 5660

Art & Design rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 923rd for Art & Design in the United States and 4086th in the World with 196 publications made and 895 citations received. Main research topics: Art History, Literature.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#923 of 1,369 In the United States
#993 of 1,454 In North America
#4086 of 6,010 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 1 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 2
1996 2 1
1997 1 3
1998 1 1
1999 1 4
2000 2 1
2001 1 3
2002 0 3
2003 1 5
2004 3 10
2005 5 5
2006 7 2
2007 14 2
2008 11 10
2009 10 5
2010 14 14
2011 14 20
2012 13 19
2013 8 29
2014 12 17
2015 9 33
2016 13 30
2017 8 42
2018 3 46
2019 7 68
2020 5 64
2021 7 82
2022 6 62
2023 5 73
2024 5 53
2025 2 37

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 518 566 1412
Literature 942 1013 4057

Biology rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1214th for Biology in the United States and 5782nd in the World with 194 publications made and 2,525 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Zoology.

Biology ranking Location
#1214 of 1,612 In the United States
#1287 of 1,701 In North America
#5782 of 6,841 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 1 1
1994 0 2
1995 1 4
1996 1 3
1997 1 4
1998 0 5
1999 0 1
2000 1 4
2001 3 5
2002 2 6
2003 4 6
2004 2 12
2005 1 8
2006 2 3
2007 6 2
2008 11 15
2009 4 10
2010 13 27
2011 12 58
2012 12 65
2013 10 84
2014 16 75
2015 12 114
2016 11 134
2017 8 150
2018 7 140
2019 10 173
2020 1 163
2021 6 216
2022 5 153
2023 10 216
2024 6 180
2025 11 144

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Zoology 632 686 3001
Paleontology 1005 1076 5080
Botany 1004 1072 5105
Genetics 1137 1206 5414

Psychology rankings

Virginia Wesleyan University ranked 1224th for Psychology in the United States and 5355th in the World with 132 publications made and 2,296 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1224 of 1,561 In the United States
#1300 of 1,648 In North America
#5355 of 6,663 In the World

Virginia Wesleyan University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 1 1
1994 1 3
1995 1 4
1996 0 3
1997 0 3
1998 0 7
1999 0 5
2000 0 4
2001 1 3
2002 0 6
2003 0 7
2004 3 10
2005 1 8
2006 0 1
2007 5 4
2008 2 10
2009 7 8
2010 4 14
2011 5 29
2012 5 42
2013 8 67
2014 8 62
2015 8 86
2016 8 97
2017 5 131
2018 7 146
2019 6 188
2020 4 210
2021 6 215
2022 5 182
2023 9 270
2024 8 190
2025 7 193

The following table provides academic rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Psychology 1102 1174 4716

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Virginia Wesleyan University

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Business 1238 1316 5783
Medicine 1347 1422 5924
Economics 1348 1431 6035
Mathematics 1301 1380 6040
Chemistry 1323 1401 6140
Engineering 1349 1428 6270
Physics 1393 1474 6321