Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 73% Acceptance

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73%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,676

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$39,200

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Virginia Beach, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

73% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading635 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math630 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite29 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

73%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Health Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,159

Earnings 5yr: $59,057

Debt: $28,000

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,272

Earnings 5yr: $49,588

Debt: $31,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,247

Earnings 5yr: $50,388

Debt: $27,000

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,511

Earnings 5yr: $42,412

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $56,522

Debt: $26,625

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $51,575

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $47,949

Debt: N/A

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $44,309

Debt: N/A

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, Other.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,676

In-State Tuition$37,500

Out-of-State Tuition$37,500

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

27%

Pell Grants

45%

Take Loans

58%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$39,200

+28% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$50,074

Completion Signals

42%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%

Men

57%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$65,076

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Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Less Selective • 73% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

73%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$19,676

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.3K

Students

Small campus body

$39,200

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.3K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

73% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading635 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math630 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite29 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

73%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing19% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Health Sciences8% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,159

Earnings 5yr: $59,057

Debt: $28,000

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,272

Earnings 5yr: $49,588

Debt: $31,000

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,247

Earnings 5yr: $50,388

Debt: $27,000

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,511

Earnings 5yr: $42,412

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $56,522

Debt: $26,625

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $51,575

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $47,949

Debt: N/A

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $44,309

Debt: N/A

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, General.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Education, Other.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,676

In-State Tuition$37,500

Out-of-State Tuition$37,500

Financial Assistance & Support

27%

Pell Grants

45%

Take Loans

58%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$39,200

+28% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$50,074

Completion Signals

42%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

43%

Men

57%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

31%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$65,076

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