Virginia Wesleyan University
Liberal arts college · Virginia Beach, VA · 1,256 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$20,237
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$51,940
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
45%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Virginia Wesleyan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $51,940 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,237 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $38,780 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$38,780
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,780
- Room & board$12,170
- Total cost of attendance$51,940
- Average net price after grants$20,237
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Interdisciplinary Studies.
Virginia Wesleyan University FAQ
- What is Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- Is Virginia Wesleyan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Virginia Wesleyan University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Virginia Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
- About $51,940 a year before aid; $20,237 on average after grants.
- What is Virginia Wesleyan University's FAFSA school code?
- 003767. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Virginia Wesleyan University receives your information.
- What is Virginia Wesleyan University's graduation rate?
- 45% of students finish within six years.
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