Known for business — close-knit campus
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private institution in Buckhannon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1045, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 909 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,593 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,148.
Established
1890
Mascot
Bobcat
Type
Private college
Division
Division II
95%Acceptance
1045SAT Avg
909Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$51,593Earnings 10yr
$18,148Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1045
Reading & WritingMid: 544
460580
MathMid: 530
418563
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1823
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,494
Room & Board$10,980
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$47,374
Average Net Price$18,148
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,553
$30–48K$13,597
$48–75K$16,406
$75–110K$19,593
$110K+$24,477
Programs (64)
Student Body
Undergrads
909
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
Race & Ethnicity
White 67%
Black 12%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention68.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,672
8 Years$46,774
10 Years$51,593
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,200
Men
$54,800
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia