Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA · Private Nonprofit University · 1,853 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
72.9%
Applications
3,808
Enrolled
330
Yield Rate
11.9%
SAT Average
1270
ACT Midpoint
28

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$37,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,500
Average Net Price
$19,676

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$18,365
Family Income $30k–$48k
$15,471
Family Income $48k–$75k
$18,364
Family Income $75k–$110k
$23,470
Family Income Over $110k
$25,187

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
26.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
36.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
42.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
67.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
8.3%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
506

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 41 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 31 graduates/year
  • Criminal Justice & Security: 23 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 20 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 18 graduates/year
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 17 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.88
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
22.4% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
55th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.9 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.