West Virginia Wesleyan College, WV
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
West Virginia Wesleyan College Rankings
Affordability65
Selectivity26
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity30
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at West Virginia Wesleyan College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education11%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies14%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences10%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into West Virginia Wesleyan College
70%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
543
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)485–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending West Virginia Wesleyan College
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$44K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after West Virginia Wesleyan College
73%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at West Virginia Wesleyan College
70%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 55% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 39% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 47% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 43% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 38% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 71% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after West Virginia Wesleyan College
94%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at West Virginia Wesleyan College
1,176
Undergraduates
93%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
114
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 45% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near West Virginia Wesleyan College, WV
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
1 miles, NW
Alderson Broaddus University
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Davis & Elkins College
20 miles, E
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
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