Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA • private • DIII | Old Dominion Athletic Conf.

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,750 • Total: 1,881

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
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Website

https://www.vwu.edu/

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 762 (43.5%) • Female: 988 (56.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	39	2.2%
Black/African American	320	18.3%
Hispanic/Latino	142	8.1%
White	713	40.7%
Two or More Races	84	4.8%
International	63	3.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

1,890 admitted from 2,651 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-670
Math: 580-680
Total: 1140-1350

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

28-29

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

48.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

42.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

67.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

20.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$49,023

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $36,010

Room & Board

$1,500

Books & Supplies

$11,513

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$18,365
$30,001-48,000	$15,471
$48,001-75,000	$18,364
$75,001-110,000	$23,470
$110,001+	$25,187

Students Receiving Pell Grants

76%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$21,862

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Old Dominion Athletic Conf.

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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