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Virginia Wesleyan College

Norfolk, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

1,324
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Location Norfolk, Virginia
Online vwc.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Virginia Wesleyan College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,076 prospective students applied, and 1,793 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 341 enrolled in the school.  1,128 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 196 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $36,010 plus fees of $900. VWC is ranked 576 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

VWC is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Virginia Wesleyan College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1150/1380
ACT 27/31
GPA 3.39

Applications Accepted

86.4% 
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Applications Due Jun 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,010
Costs for Virginia Wesleyan College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,500
Other Fees$900
Room and Board $10,264
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$51,774

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Virginia Wesleyan College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 16%
Social Sciences 14%
Communication 10%
Education 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 8%

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