Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,190
Graduate Enrollment: 83
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 86.37%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 43.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 34.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 51.6%
Black: 26.4%
Hispanic: 9.3%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 2.5%
Black: 26.4%
Hispanic: 9.3%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 6.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 2.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $50,319
In-State tuition: $36,910Out-of-State tuition: $36,910
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,264 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,364 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,073 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,832 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,077 |
| $30k-48k | $16,814 |
| $48k-75k | $20,736 |
| $75k-110k | $22,020 |
| $110k+ | $25,114 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 69.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,494 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,435 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | $26,625 | $257 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | $45,555 ($3,796) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | $31,000 | $326 | $45,069 ($3,756) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 18 | $42,565 ($3,547) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,626 ($2,469) | $33,555 ($2,796) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,169 ($2,931) | $40,409 ($3,367) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 10 | $43,477 ($3,623) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $28,000 | $286 | $42,953 ($3,579) | $51,404 ($4,284) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | $224 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,850Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $58,765,586 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $72,822,806 (2022)