Virginia Wesleyan University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Virginia Beach, VA
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#12 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,853

Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
Website vwu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Virginia Wesleyan University sits on a 300-acre wooded campus straddling the border of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, approximately 15 miles from downtown Norfolk and the Atlantic coast. Established in 1961 by the United Methodist Church, the institution operated as a college until achieving university status in 2017. The campus features Georgian-style brick architecture arranged in four academic villages, with most students residing in on-campus housing communities. VWU maintains a liberal arts focus with notable programs in environmental studies, business, and social sciences, while operating as an NCAA Division III institution competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The university's Greer Environmental Sciences Center serves as a cornerstone facility for research and ecological study, reflecting the institution's emphasis on environmental stewardship and hands-on learning.

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Ratings

VWC is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Virginia Wesleyan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1140/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/29
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,500

Costs for Virginia Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,500
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$950
Room and Board		$11,930
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,100
Total One Year Cost		$54,980

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Student 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 majors at Virginia Wesleyan University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 16% of students major in Business, 14% in Social Sciences, and 10% in Communication.