Known for business — close-knit campus
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private institution in Virginia Beach with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1281, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,074 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,583.
Established
1961
Motto
Sapientia Illuminat Viam
Mascot
Bob Marlin
Type
Private
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III
71%Acceptance
1281SAT Avg
1,243Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$50,074Earnings 10yr
$20,583Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate71.3%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1281
Reading & WritingMid: 635
560670
MathMid: 630
580680
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 29
2829
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$36,960
Room & Board$11,513
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$51,192
Average Net Price$20,583
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,365
$30–48K$15,471
$48–75K$18,364
$75–110K$23,470
$110K+$25,187
Programs (37)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,243
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
Race & Ethnicity
White 50%
Black 23%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate49.0%
Freshman Retention66.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,200
8 Years$47,428
10 Years$50,074
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$40,500
Men
$51,000
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia