West Virginia Wesleyan College Admission Requirements
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West Virginia Wesleyan College Admission Overview
West Virginia Wesleyan College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year West Virginia Wesleyan College admitted 93.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-) and SAT 892-1160 / ACT 16-23. West Virginia Wesleyan College 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
West Virginia Wesleyan College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
West Virginia Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for West Virginia Wesleyan College
Acceptance Rate
The West Virginia Wesleyan College acceptance rate is 93.3%. Last year, 1,304 of 1,397 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in West Virginia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into West Virginia Wesleyan College and can you get accepted?
West Virginia Wesleyan College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
West Virginia Wesleyan College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
West Virginia Wesleyan College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.52Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. West Virginia Wesleyan College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #4 in West Virginia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
West Virginia Wesleyan College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
892-1160Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
41%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 472
- Math 420
- Composite 892
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 560
- Composite 1160
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 892–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. West Virginia Wesleyan College ranks #5 in the state of West Virginia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 892 to 1160
SAT policy
West Virginia Wesleyan College 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 1030 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
West Virginia Wesleyan College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
16-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. West Virginia Wesleyan College places #13 among colleges in West Virginia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to West Virginia Wesleyan College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
83% of West Virginia Wesleyan College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 49% are in the top quarter.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to West Virginia Wesleyan College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to West Virginia Wesleyan College is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
West Virginia Wesleyan College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (892-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237969.
GPA calculator: West Virginia Wesleyan College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026