Virginia Wesleyan University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Religious affliation
United Methodist
General Information
Address
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
See on MapPhone
(757) 455-3200
Website
https://www.vwu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$36,960Out of state
$36,960Graduate
In state
$8,982Out of state
$8,982Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 46.0% | $3,787 |
State/local grants | 64.0% | $3,819 |
Institutional grants | 99.0% | $23,649 |
Loans | 66.0% | $7,905 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,070 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,500 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,100 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Latin Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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HISTORY
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History, General
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History, Other
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Sustainability Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Education, Other
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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EDUCATION
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Education, Other
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
81.43%- Apply 1,718
- Accepted 1,399
- Attend 281
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$0Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
56%Male Students
44%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian43.43%
- Black20.87%
- Not Specified17.23%
- Hispanic/Latino8.19%
- Two Or More Ethnicities6.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.98%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,577
Undergraduate students
1,451
Graduate students
126
Full Time Students
73%Part Time Students
27%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf