Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Wesleyan University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Virginia Wesleyan University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Virginia Beach, VA.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Virginia Wesleyan University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

73% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,808 applied, 2,775 accepted, and 330 enrolled in VWC.
136 men and 194 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $37,500 for undergraduate programs and $8,982 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 1.46% compared to last year at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,121 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $27,186.
For freshmen, 280 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $29,360.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,853 students enrolled VWC in 2025.
By gender, 866 men and 987 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,749 undergraduate and 104 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

44 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of VWC is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 44%.
The retention rate is 74% for full-time and 74% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
42%
Transfer-out Rate
44%
Retention Rate
74%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 123 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for VWC and the average faculty salary is $78,805. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 303 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $65,008.
Number of Faculties
123
Average Faculty Salary
$78,805
Number of Staffs
303
Average Staff Salary
$65,008

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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