Virginia Wesleyan Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private research university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling about 1,256 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,074 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,676 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,256 94.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 30.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1281
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,008
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,651
- Room & Board: $11,930 annual estimate
Virginia Wesleyan University: what the data shows
Common questions about Virginia Wesleyan University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University is located in Virginia Beach, VA (ZIP 23455).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University public or private?
Virginia Wesleyan University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
Published tuition: $37,500.
Average net price after aid: $19,676.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,080 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,108 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,967 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,603 |
| $110,001+ | $24,782 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $150,000.
How hard is it to get into Virginia Wesleyan University?
Admission rate: 72.87%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1281 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Virginia Wesleyan University?
Total enrollment: 1,256 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,008 students.
Graduate enrollment: 104 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
150%-time completion rate: 41.64%.
First-year retention: 74.2%.
What do graduates of Virginia Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings: $39,200 six years after entry; $50,074 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
27.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Virginia Wesleyan University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (73 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (20 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (14 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (12 completions)
- Education, Other (11 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (11 completions)
- Education, General (10 completions)
- Mathematics, General (10 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.87%; completion rate 41.64%; median earnings $50,074 at 10 years; net price $19,676. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$37,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Wesleyan University was $37,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,676
2024 Value
In 2024 Virginia Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,676.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,704 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,676 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$150,000 4-Year Tuition
$11,930 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$50,930 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$203,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Virginia Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Virginia Wesleyan University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Virginia Wesleyan University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,482 | $32,482 | $22,241 |
| 2014 | $33,286 | $33,286 | $22,883 |
| 2015 | $34,428 | $34,428 | $24,141 |
| 2016 | $35,610 | $35,610 | $24,505 |
| 2017 | $36,660 | $36,660 | $24,524 |
| 2018 | $36,660 | $36,660 | $24,311 |
| 2019 | $36,860 | $36,860 | $23,425 |
| 2020 | $36,910 | $36,910 | $22,653 |
| 2021 | $36,910 | $36,910 | $21,339 |
| 2022 | $36,910 | $36,910 | $22,807 |
| 2023 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $20,583 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.87% Acceptance Rate
2,651 Total Applicants
1,890 Students Admitted
373 First-Time Students Enrolled
19.74% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1281
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Virginia Wesleyan University reported total enrollment of about 1,256 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.3%), Black or African American (19.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (19.9%). About 27.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2024 is 1,256 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,008 students. Graduate enrollment is about 104 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.98% 100% Completion Time
41.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.98% of students graduating from Virginia Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Psychology, General: 18% male / 82% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Virginia Wesleyan University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$50,074 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
53.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
536.23% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Virginia Wesleyan University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 73 completions
2. Psychology, General: 22 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 20 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 14 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 12 completions
6. Education, Other: 11 completions
7. Biological and Physical Sciences: 11 completions
8. Education, General: 10 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Virginia Wesleyan University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Virginia Wesleyan University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,756
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,936
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private non-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,256 students. Student body composition includes White (39.3%), Black or African American (19.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (19.9%). The admission rate is 72.87%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1281. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.64%. Approximately 27.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Virginia Wesleyan University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Virginia Wesleyan University located?
Virginia Wesleyan University is located in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University is 72.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,651 applicants and 1,890 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
Reported tuition is $37,500 and average net price is $19,676 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,930 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,008 students, White (39.3%), Black or African American (19.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Virginia Wesleyan University?
About 30.9% of students at Virginia Wesleyan University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Virginia Wesleyan University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Virginia Wesleyan University reports midpoint SAT about 1281 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of Virginia Wesleyan University earn?
Median earnings are $39,200 six years after entry and $50,074 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Virginia Wesleyan University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University public or private?
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University an HBCU?
No. Virginia Wesleyan University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University a tribal college?
No. Virginia Wesleyan University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia Beach, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.