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Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA · City · 1,256 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$19,676
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
46%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$50,074
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts institution in Virginia Beach, best known for its supportive community and strong programs in environmental sciences, biology, business, and education. The university sets itself apart with its state-of-the-art Greer Environmental Sciences Center and the selective Batten Honors College, providing undergraduates with rich hands-on research opportunities tied to the local Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastal ecosystems. Campus life is close-knit and active, driven by NCAA Division III Marlins athletics, a collaborative liberal arts culture, and immediate access to the outdoor recreation and professional hubs of coastal Virginia.

Wikipedia:Batten University is a private university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. The university is nonsectarian but historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church. It enrolls 4,632 learners in all locations: 1,676 students annually in undergraduate and graduate programs, 2,601 in VWU Global Campus, and 355 students at LUJ/VWU Global (Japan). Virginia Wesleyan transitioned from a college to a university in 2017.

Location
Virginia Beach, VA, 23455 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
10 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,500
Housing & food (on campus)$11,930
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$59,324
Average net price$19,676
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,500
Housing & food (on campus)$11,930
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$59,324
Average net price$19,676
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.vwu.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$38,776
Fees$2,642
Personal expenses$1,500
Transportation$1,600
Total published by the school$59,324
Source: www.vwu.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,080
$30–48k
$17,108
$48–75k
$15,967
$75–110k
$22,603
$110k+
$24,782
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $24,285
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
46%
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
40%
Pell students: 29.7% · others: 50.0% 
8 yrs after starting
45% graduated · 39% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$39,200
10 yrs after entry$50,074
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$37,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
29
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 66.8% · women 77.2% 
Yield: 11.9% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Virginia Wesleyan University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$47,832
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
6%
Where first-years come from
In state (VA)
71.8%
Out of state
24.8%
International
3.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MD 18 · PA 15 · DE 12 · NJ 9 · NY 6

Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Hispanic
8%
Black
20%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
20%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$39,200
After 10 yrs
$50,074
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
Biology, General31
Criminal Justice and Corrections24
Psychology, General18
Communication and Media Studies15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Political Science and Government12
Biological and Physical Sciences11
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10
Mathematics10
Education, General9
English Language and Literature, General8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Mathematics and Computer Science7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$122M
Full-time faculty
70%
Faculty salary
$8,756/mo
Teaching spend
$10,936
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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