Virginia Wesleyan University, VA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Virginia Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability45
Selectivity24
Retention12
Graduation5
Earnings21
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Virginia Wesleyan University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education1%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Mathematics and Statistics6%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Virginia Wesleyan University
70%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Virginia Wesleyan University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Virginia Wesleyan University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Virginia Wesleyan University
62%
Retention Rate
40%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 52% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 46% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 42% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 53% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 45% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Virginia Wesleyan University
92%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Virginia Wesleyan University
1,302
Undergraduates
78%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
86
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 14% | 14% |
Location Map
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Colleges near Virginia Wesleyan University, VA
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