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)1140–1350
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)28–29
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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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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Virginia Wesleyan University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
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
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 43 | $51,404 |
| Biology, General | 22 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | $40,409 |
| Psychology, General | 19 | $33,555 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 16 | $45,555 |
| Political Science and Government | 13 | $43,477 |
| Mathematics | 10 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 10 | — |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 9 | $42,565 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — |
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | — |
| Education, General | 7 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | — |
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
Deadlines
RollingRolling
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.
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