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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
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
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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 |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education&-individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences |
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| Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Drawing |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Painting |
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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
30,462
Private
Fees
1,178
Full-time student fees
8,856
Room & board
4,326
Room only
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
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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