West Virginia Wesleyan College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4853 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1349 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1272 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #4490 of 5,500 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 938
- Graduates
- 53
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wvwc.edu
West Virginia Wesleyan College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Virginia Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest 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 | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,413 | 686 | 722 |
| Admissions | 1,343 | 648 | 691 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 306 | 161 | 145 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
318 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
133 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 878
or below
75% of them
had 1143
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Virginia Wesleyan College are 878-1143 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Virginia Wesleyan College are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 662 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 119 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 79 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 33 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (3%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College is $20,093 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 | $12,553 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,597 |
| $48-75K | $16,406 |
| $75-110K | $19,593 |
| $110K+ | $24,477 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,166 | $10,126 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,166 | $10,126 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,166 | $10,126 |
| Fee in-district | $1,328 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,328 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,328 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,211 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,980 |
| Room charge | $5,364 |
| Meal charge | $5,616 |
West Virginia Wesleyan College majors
West Virginia Wesleyan College has granted 195 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 46 master's across 8 programs, and 4 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Virginia Wesleyan College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 18 | 14 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | 10 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | 2 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| History, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 195 | 46 | 4 |
West Virginia Wesleyan College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Virginia Wesleyan College has published 440 scientific papers with 4,876 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sociology, Political Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 | 3 | 23 |
| 1994 | 4 | 35 |
| 1995 | 5 | 17 |
| 1996 | 4 | 28 |
| 1997 | 2 | 27 |
| 1998 | 5 | 42 |
| 1999 | 5 | 17 |
| 2000 | 6 | 36 |
| 2001 | 5 | 40 |
| 2002 | 1 | 40 |
| 2003 | 2 | 40 |
| 2004 | 12 | 51 |
| 2005 | 2 | 96 |
| 2006 | 4 | 121 |
| 2007 | 6 | 114 |
| 2008 | 4 | 134 |
| 2009 | 11 | 131 |
| 2010 | 11 | 166 |
| 2011 | 7 | 163 |
| 2012 | 6 | 162 |
| 2013 | 5 | 158 |
| 2014 | 7 | 204 |
| 2015 | 9 | 171 |
| 2016 | 22 | 201 |
| 2017 | 27 | 225 |
| 2018 | 35 | 233 |
| 2019 | 18 | 259 |
| 2020 | 12 | 378 |
| 2021 | 5 | 317 |
| 2022 | 4 | 281 |
| 2023 | 5 | 305 |
| 2024 | 2 | 242 |
West Virginia Wesleyan College alumni
-
Ted Cassidy
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actorbasketball player
- Biography
-
Theodore Crawford Cassidy was an American actor. He tended to play unusual characters in offbeat or science-fiction works, such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie, and he played Lurch on The Addams Family TV series of the mid-1960s. He also narrated the intro sequence for the 1977 live-action The Incredible Hulk TV series and provided the growls & roars for the Hulk for the series's first 2 seasons before his untimely passing, with actor Charles Napier providing the title character's vocals for the remainder of the series.
-
Greasy Neale
- Occupations
- baseball playerbasketball coachAmerican football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Alfred Earle "Greasy" Neale was an American football and baseball player and coach.
-
Jason Koon
- Occupations
- poker player
- Biography
-
Jason Koon is an American professional poker player from Weston, West Virginia, known for his accomplishments in live and online poker tournaments.
-
Pare Lorentz
- Enrolled in West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Studied in 1921-1923
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorjournalistdirectorfilm critic
- Biography
-
Pare Lorentz was an American filmmaker known for his film work about the New Deal. Born Leonard MacTaggart Lorentz in Clarksburg, West Virginia he was educated at Buckhannon High School, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and West Virginia University. As a young film critic in both New York City and Hollywood, Lorentz spoke out against censorship in the film industry.
General info
| Alternative names | WVWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Find Your Home Among the Hills |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 244 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 59 College Ave Buckhannon, West Virginia, 26201-2994 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 3044738000 |