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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 2,656 prospective students applied, and 1,870 were granted admission. Of those admitted 354 enrolled in the school. 1,279 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 158 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $36,010 plus fees of $650. VWC is ranked 709 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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VWC is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Virginia Wesleyan College within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists
#709 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#463 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1180 |
| ACT | 21/25 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $650 |
| Room and Board | $9,257 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,100 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,517 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Education | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234173 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Wesleyan College.
Current students may use the Virginia Wesleyan College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.