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Overview
Virginia Wesleyan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Virginia Beach, VA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Contact
Ms. Elizabeth Clarke
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@vwu.edu
Phone: 757-455-3208
Fax: 757-461-5238
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment
Email: admissions@vwu.edu
Phone: 757-455-3208
Fax: 757-461-5238
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Education, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General |
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| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Latin Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| History, Other |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Sciences |
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| Sustainability Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Social Sciences, General |
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| Social Sciences, Other |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, Other |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,323
Applied
1,785
Accepted
1,363
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,458
Females Applied
1,134
Females Accepted
78%
Male Admissions
865
Males Applied
651
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
3.43
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 480 | 600 | |
| SAT Math | 525 | 470 | 580 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 20 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,010
Private
Fees
900
Full-time student fees
10,338
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
25,553
Avg. Financial Aid Package
26,515
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
25,348
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
8,181
Avg. Loan Aid
18,738
Avg. Grant Aid
23,099
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
62%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,363
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
23%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.14% |
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| Black or African American | 23.84% |
| White or Caucasian | 52.97% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.59% |
| Asian | 2.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.37% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.48% |
Gender
Male (42.04%)
Female (59.72%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 68% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Lake Taylor Music Festival and Seafood Party in the Dell
Homecoming, Lake Taylor Music Festival and Seafood Party in the Dell
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Wesleyan Activities Council, community service, Student Government Association, student newspaper and Black Student Union
Wesleyan Activities Council, community service, Student Government Association, student newspaper and Black Student Union
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
well-lit pathways
well-lit pathways
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
131
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 90
Part-time - 41
Male - 70
Female - 61
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