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Virginia Wesleyan College

Norfolk, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

1,538
Virginia Wesleyan College overview
Location Norfolk, Virginia
Online vwc.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Virginia Wesleyan College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Virginia Wesleyan University, established in 1961 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, sits on a 300-acre suburban campus in Norfolk, Virginia, adjacent to the vibrant city of Virginia Beach. This small, private liberal arts college offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences. The university's academic profile includes popular majors in the fields of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Business, Education, and the Social Sciences. With a modestly selective application process, Virginia Wesleyan strives to maintain a diverse and academically inclined student population. Residential students have the opportunity to live on campus, with housing options that foster a comfortable and supportive living environment. The campus architecture features a blend of traditional and modern styles, accommodating state-of-the-art facilities and picturesque outdoor spaces. While the university does field a variety of varsity athletic teams known as the Marlins, it is not primarily recognized for athletic prowess on a national scale.

In the most recent statistical year 1,718 prospective students applied, and 1,399 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 281 enrolled in the school.  1,115 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 423 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $36,010 plus fees of $900. VWC is ranked 631 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 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 48% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1190/1365
ACT 27/29
GPA 3.39

Applications Accepted

81.4% 
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Applications Due -
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 $11,070
Budget for Other Expenses$3,100
Total One Year Cost$52,580

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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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234173 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Wesleyan College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024