West Virginia Wesleyan College
http://www.wvwc.edu59 College Ave, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201-2994
(304) 473-8000
West Virginia Wesleyan College challenges its students to a life-long commitment to develop their intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and leadership potential and to set and uphold standards of excellence.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| 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 Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 6% |
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At West Virginia Wesleyan College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 95.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,856), and 65% receive loans ($4,263 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,800. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending West Virginia Wesleyan College is $16,138 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,353 people applied to West Virginia Wesleyan College. Of the applicants, 81.0% were admitted (78.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (35.0% male and 38.0% female) Of the 1,356 undergraduate students at West Virginia Wesleyan College, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 13.0% of the 60 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 61.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 74.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 44.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 55.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 54.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | Mar 1st |
| Admissions Office Phone | 304-473-8453 |
| Admissions Office Email | dannemann_b@wvwc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 59 College Ave Buckhannon, WV 26201 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wvwc.edu/admission/transfer.php |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wvwc.edu/admission (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.wvmentor.org/applications/west_virginia_wesleyan_college/apply.html |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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In order to be accepted to West Virginia Wesleyan College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 440 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 568 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 540 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 19 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College Programs | |||||
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 16 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 46 | 20 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | ||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 22 | 20 | |||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 0 | ||||
| Finance, General | 0 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 12 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 5 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | ||||
| Computer Science | 0 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | ||||
| Education | 29 | 9 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Education, General | 9 | ||||
| Education, Other | 2 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Physics | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 13 | ||||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 14 | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 8 | 2 | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 6 | ||||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 0 | ||||
| History | 8 | ||||
| History, General | 8 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 1 | ||||
| International/Global Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 1 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 15 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 1 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 14 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 13 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||||
| Psychology | 22 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 9 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 9 | ||||
| Social sciences | 8 | ||||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 0 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | 0 | ||||
| Sociology | 4 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 2 | ||||
| Religious Education | 2 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 11 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 1 | ||||
| Arts Management | 1 | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 0 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 4 | ||||
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