Virginia Wesleyan University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Quick Facts
1,243
Total Enrollment
71%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
$39,200
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,960
In-State Tuition
$20,583
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1281
Avg SAT Score
About Virginia Wesleyan University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 5817 Wesleyan Drive |
| City | Virginia Beach, VA |
| ZIP Code | 23455 |
| County | Virginia Beach City |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Scott D Miller (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,243 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 56% |
| Male | 44% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 50.1% |
| Black | 22.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 6.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.1% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 8.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 7.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 560 | 650 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$36,960
In-State Tuition
$36,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,192
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,583
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 48% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 26% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 58% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $18,365 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,471 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,364 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,470 |
| $110,001+ | $25,187 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$39,200
6 Years After
$47,428
8 Years After
$50,074
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,246 | 75th percentile: $52,323
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,853
Low Income
$39,053
Middle Income
$39,257
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Full-Time Retention
49%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,431
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,189
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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