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About Virginia Wesleyan University

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Virginia Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Virginia Beach, VA, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Virginia Wesleyan University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 281 students each year. Virginia Wesleyan University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1190–1365, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Virginia Wesleyan University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,831 per year; the sticker price of $51,774 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Virginia Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
1278
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1190 – 1365 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Virginia Wesleyan University

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Demonstrated Interest
Virginia Wesleyan is a small liberal arts school in Virginia Beach where personal connections matter, so schedule a campus visit or attend one of their open house events to meet faculty and admissions staff directly before you apply.
Essay Strategy
If you write a supplemental essay or personal statement for Virginia Wesleyan, reference specific features of the school such as the Batten Honors College, the Lighthouse Studio, or the proximity to the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, to show you have done real research beyond the homepage.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Virginia Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$14.1k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$17.1k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$16.0k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$22.6k
110k+~$52k/yr$24.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,298
Undergrad Enrollment
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