Virginia Wesleyan College
http://www.vwc.edu1584 Wesleyan Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23502-5599
(757) 455-3200
The mission of Virginia Wesleyan College is to engage students of diverse ages, religions, ethnic origins and backgrounds in a rigorous liberal arts education that will prepare them to meet the challenges of life and career in a complex and rapidly changing world. In this endeavor, the college employs a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning and provides opportunities to connect the study of the liberal arts with practical learning experiences on campus, in the Hampton Roads region, and throughout the world. In accord with our United Methodist heritage, Virginia Wesleyan aspires to be a supportive community that ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 9% |
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At Virginia Wesleyan College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,399), and 56% receive loans ($6,915 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,957. Off campus it is around $8,100. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Virginia Wesleyan College is $23,554 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,375 people applied to Virginia Wesleyan College. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 30.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 72.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 69.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 35.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 42.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 45.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 757.455.3208 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@vwc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Office of Admissions, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://ww2.vwc.edu/admissions/transfer-students |
| Admissions Website | http://ww2.vwc.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://ww2.vwc.edu/index.php?option=com_content%26view=article%26id=115%26Itemid=179 |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to Virginia Wesleyan College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 440 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 530 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 440 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 520 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 23 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 1 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 10 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 51 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 23 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | ||||
| Education | 21 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 5 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 0 | ||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 0 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Latin Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| History, General | 1 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 1 | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 0 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 19 | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 5 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 22 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 22 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 7 | ||||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 16 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 6 | ||||
| Social Work | 6 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 26 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 26 | ||||
| Social sciences | 43 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | ||||
| Social Sciences, Other | 0 | ||||
| Sociology | 3 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 11 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 6 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||||
| Music, General | 4 | ||||
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