VWC Admission Requirements

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VWC Admission Overview

VWC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year VWC admitted 72.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and SAT 1140-1350 / ACT 28-29. VWC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

VWC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

VWC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

72.9%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The VWC acceptance rate is 72.9%. Last year, 2,775 of 3,808 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

Virginia Wesleyan University typically 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. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

VWC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.39

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at VWC typically have around a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. VWC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #27 in Virginia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Virginia Wesleyan University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

VWC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1140-1350

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 560
Math 580
Composite 1140

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 680
Composite 1350

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at VWC typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1140–1350) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. VWC ranks #12 in the state of Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1140 to 1350

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

VWC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Virginia Wesleyan University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1350+	Above 75th	>84%
1250 to 1350	Avg +	74%-84%
1140 to 1250	Avg -	59%-74%
Below 1140	Below mid-50	<59%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

VWC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

28-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 28

75th Percentile Scores

English 31
Math 26
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at VWC typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 28–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. VWC places #9 among colleges in Virginia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to VWC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Virginia Wesleyan University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>91%
28 to 29	Avg +	73%-91%
28 to 28	Avg -	73%-73%
Below 28	Below mid-50	<73%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of Virginia Wesleyan University 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 University 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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Virginia Wesleyan University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,232	1,576	3,808
Accepted	1,723	1,052	2,775
Acceptance Rate	77%	67%	73%
Enrolled	194	136	330
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	13%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Virginia Wesleyan University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Virginia Wesleyan University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

VWC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1140-1350); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025