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Overview
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a Comprehensive institution located in Buckhannon, WV, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
59 College Avenue
Buckhannon, WV 26201
United States
Buckhannon, WV 26201
United States
Contact
John Waltz
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@wvwc.edu
Phone: 304-473-8510
Fax: 304-473-8108
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admission@wvwc.edu
Phone: 304-473-8510
Fax: 304-473-8108
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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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 |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Organizational Communication, General |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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Public Relations/image Management |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Education, General |
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Education, Other |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Health Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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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 |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Rhetoric And Composition |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Therapy/therapist |
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Athletic Training/trainer |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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Pharmacy |
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Pre-dentistry Studies |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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Pre-veterinary Studies |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Chemistry, Other |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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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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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Religious Education |
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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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Drawing |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Music Management |
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Music, General |
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Musical Theatre |
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Painting |
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Photography |
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Theatre/theatre Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,278
Applied
1,607
Accepted
1,320
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.52
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Recommended |
Essay Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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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 | 555 | 470 | 590 | |
SAT Math | 530 | 485 | 580 | |
ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
31,074
Private
Fees
1,178
Full-time student fees
9,576
Room & board
4,678
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
29,728
Avg. Financial Aid Package
30,345
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,231
Avg. Loan Aid
18,236
Avg. Grant Aid
26,581
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
81%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
26%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,320
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 3.22% |
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Black or African American | 8.82% |
White or Caucasian | 77.61% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.38% |
Asian | 0.15% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
Two or more races | 3.76% |
Other | 0.46% |
Gender
Male (44.09%)
Female (55.91%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 76% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Founder's Day/Homecoming, Festival of Lessons and Carols and Spring Weekend
Founder's Day/Homecoming, Festival of Lessons and Carols and Spring Weekend
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:
Campus Activities Board, Green Club, WE LEAD, Wesleyan Ambassadors and Enactus
Campus Activities Board, Green Club, WE LEAD, Wesleyan Ambassadors and Enactus
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
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | 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 | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | 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 | No | Division 3 | No |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
150
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 83
Part-time - 67
Male - 69
Female - 81
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