Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA
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Acceptance Rate
71%
Enrollment
1,243
Graduation Rate
49%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,074
Retention Rate
67%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)11401350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2829
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$36,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,960
Avg Net Price
$20,583
Room & Board
$11,513
Total COA
$51,192
Median Debt
$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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
Pell Grant Rate: 26%
Federal Loan Rate: 48%

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Sticker Price$48,473
Estimated Net Price$20,583 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
49%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,074
Retention Rate
67%
Median Debt
$27,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
16.2%
Biology
12.3%
Criminal Justice
9.1%
Social Sciences
7.9%
Psychology
7.1%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.7%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.5%
Communication
5.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.7%
Natural Resources
4.0%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations43$51,404
Biology, General22
Criminal Justice and Corrections22$40,409
Psychology, General19$33,555
Communication and Media Studies16$45,555
Political Science and Government13$43,477
Mathematics10
Fine and Studio Arts10
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies9$42,565
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8
Social Work8
Social Sciences, General8
Education, General7
Biological and Physical Sciences7
English Language and Literature, General6

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
50.1%
Black
22.8%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More
6.0%
International
3.1%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.