Virginia Wesleyan College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Virginia Wesleyan College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

71.3%

Admission Difficulty for Virginia Wesleyan College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at VWC is 71.3%. Its admission rate is the 13th lowest in Virginia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into VWC and can you get accepted?

VWC is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,890 out of the 2,651 who applied were admitted.

Virginia Wesleyan College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Virginia Wesleyan College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.39 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1250 on the SAT
Score 28 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

VWC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.39

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Virginia Wesleyan College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into VWC are to have around a 3.39 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as VWC accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at VWC is 3.39 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #27 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since VWC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Virginia Wesleyan College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	19.47%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	12.98%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	16.22%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	11.5%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	11.8%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.88%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	8.26%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.89%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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VWC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Virginia Wesleyan College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1140-1350

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Virginia Wesleyan College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	560
Math 25th Percentile	580
Composite 25th Percentile	1140

SAT Scores for Virginia Wesleyan College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	670
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1350
Average SAT Score	1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Virginia Wesleyan College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at VWC is 1250 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1140-1350. Students who get into Virginia Wesleyan College score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. VWC ranks #9 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1250 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. VWC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1140, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Virginia Wesleyan College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1245, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1350 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Virginia Wesleyan College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1350 and Above	Good	>82%
1245 to 1350	Avg +	71%-82%
1140 to 1245	Avg -	56%-71%
1035 to 1140	Reach	40%-56%
Less than 1035	Low	<40%

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VWC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

28-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Virginia Wesleyan College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	25
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	28

ACT Scores for Virginia Wesleyan College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	26
Composite 75th Percentile	29
Average ACT Score	28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into VWC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to VWC is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 28 and 29. The school ranks #8 in Virginia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 28 and score in the score in the top 12 percent nationally.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Virginia Wesleyan College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Virginia Wesleyan College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into VWC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 29 ACT score.

Virginia Wesleyan College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>90%
28 to 29	Avg +	71%-90%
28 to 28	Avg -	71%-71%
28 to 28	Reach	71%-71%
Less than 28	Low	<71%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Virginia Wesleyan College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Virginia Wesleyan College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	15%
Top 25% of class	36%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Virginia Wesleyan College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,485	1,166	2,651
Accepted	1,104	786	1,890
Acceptance Rate	74%	67%	71%
Enrolled	197	176	373
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	22%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Virginia Wesleyan College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Virginia Wesleyan College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Virginia Wesleyan College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Virginia Wesleyan College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because VWC is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.39 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1250 on the SAT and 28 on the ACT will further lock in your application.