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Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Virginia Beach, va. Founded in 1961, Virginia Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,154 undergraduates
cost $36,960
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Admissions

Will I get into Virginia Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 81.4%
SAT score average 1278
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.37
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Virginia Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,070
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $52,630
Financial aid package $31,606
Estimated cost $21,024 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,960
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,070
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $52,630
Financial aid package $31,606
Estimated cost $21,024 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Virginia Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,154, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

1,711

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
23%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Virginia Wesleyan University, students love their Wesleyan Activities Council, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
phone 757-455-3200
address https://www.vwu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Wesleyan activities council

Community service

Student government association

Student newspaper

Black student union

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Virginia Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Virginia Wesleyan University?

Virginia Wesleyan University is located in Virginia Beach, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for Virginia Wesleyan University is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for Virginia Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Virginia Wesleyan University students was 3.37.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Virginia Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Virginia Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $210,520.

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