Overview
Enrollment
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#576 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#384 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Virginia
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Virginia
#72 in Best Value Colleges in Virginia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1380 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
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.