Virginia Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

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Virginia Wesleyan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,540 students enrolled. This school was established in 1961 and is one of the 11 colleges and schools located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Virginia Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Virginia Wesleyan University will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
37
Virginia Wesleyan University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Biology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Virginia Wesleyan University student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University is below average: 50%. Nearly 43% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Virginia Wesleyan University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $36,100 a year. The additional fees at Virginia Wesleyan University beyond tuition are approximately $1,000; which comes to a total of $37,100 a year.

Read the details about Virginia Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,718 applications were submitted and 1,399 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Virginia Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Virginia Wesleyan University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Virginia Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Virginia Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Virginia Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Virginia Wesleyan University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Virginia Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia
23455, USA
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