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Virginia Wesleyan University

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Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

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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

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71%Acceptance
1281SAT Avg
1,243Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$50,074Earnings 10yr
$20,583Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Virginia Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1281

Reading & WritingMid: 635
560670
MathMid: 630
580680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2829

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1281

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,583

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from VA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
148 mi(257 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
156 mi(270 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
169 mi(293 min)

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