Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA

Private nonprofit small campus City: Large 1,256 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$19,676per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$37,500published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$37,500published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
Average ACT
29of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$50,07410 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
United Methodist

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing14%
  • Psychology13%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences11%
  • Health professions9%
  • Homeland security & law enforcement8%
  • Visual & performing arts6%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division III without football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Virginia Wesleyan University.