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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
81.43%	1,260

Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 81.43% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,718 students applied and 1,399 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VWC.

VWC's acceptance rate places 21st out of 47 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,260 and the ACT score is 28 at VWC. VWC's SAT score is 7th highest among 33 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to VWC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Virginia Wesleyan University is 81.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.09%. 710 men and 1,008 women applied to VWC and 570 men and 829 women students were accepted.

Among them, 133 men and 148 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VWC.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VWC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,718	710	1,008	0	0
Admitted	1,399	570	829	0	0
Enrolled	281	133	148	0	0
Acceptance Rate	81.43%	80.28%	82.24%	-	-
Yield	20.09%	23.33%	17.85%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Wesleyan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 27 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 12 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VWC.

The median SAT score is 1,260 with 650 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 695 and the 25^th percentile is 605. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 585 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 27 at VWC. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 27.

The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia Wesleyan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at VWC
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1190	1260	1365
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	605	650	695
SAT Math	585	610	670
ACT Composite	27	28	29
ACT Math	25	26	27
ACT English	25	27	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Wesleyan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VWC. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Virginia Wesleyan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

VWC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to VWC.

Admission Information for Applying to VWC
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/
Online Application	https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/apply-now.php
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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