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Virginia Wesleyan University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

Virginia Wesleyan University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
72.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹35,22,450Out-of-state
Students
1,256Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

72.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 37.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 71.29%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 71.3% (1,890/2,651; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

73 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,808
Offered a place 2,775
Enrolled 330

11.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite28-29
136

What a year costs

₹47,83,956 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹35,22,450
  • Housing₹11,20,609
  • Books & supplies₹1,40,898
Sticker price ₹47,83,956
After aid (average) ₹18,48,206

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹35,22,450
Out-of-state ₹35,22,450

Average aid awarded: ₹6,46,816 a year.

Outcomes and support

74.3%
Retention
41.6%
Graduation
77%
Get financial aid
28%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 39.3%
African American 19.9%
Unknown 19.9%
Hispanic 8.3%
Multiracial 5.2%
Asian 2.7%
Native American 1.6%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Associate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate72.87%
Total Applicants3808
Admitted Applicants2775
Enrolled Applicants330
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹35,22,450
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,22,450
Average Housing Cost₹11,20,609
Books & Supplies₹1,40,898
Average Net Price₹18,48,206
Students Receiving Aid77%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,46,816
Out-of-State Students28%

Student Body Diversity

African American19.9%
Asian2.71%
Hispanic8.28%
White39.33%
Multiracial5.18%
Native American1.59%
Pacific Islander0.00
International3.11%
Unknown Race19.9%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate41.64%
Retention Rate74.25%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1256

Contact

Street Address5817 Wesleyan Dr
ZIP Code23455
Phone(757) 455-3208
Websitehttps://www.vwu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/