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West Virginia Wesleyan College

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Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201-2994

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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

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95%Acceptance
1045SAT Avg
909Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$51,593Earnings 10yr
$18,148Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

West Virginia Wesleyan College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1045

Reading & WritingMid: 544
460580
MathMid: 530
418563

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1045

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,148

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (64)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
101 mi(175 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
163 mi(283 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
171 mi(296 min)

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