Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
71.29%
SAT Average
1,281
ACT Range
28-29
Virginia Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 71.29%. This means approximately 713 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,243 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
71.29%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $36,960 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,960 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $51,192 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,583 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.17% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 47.60% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Virginia Wesleyan University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$36,960
Room and board
$11,513
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,100
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$51,192
Average net price
$20,583
Average aid coverage
60%
$30,609 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Virginia Wesleyan University pays approximately $20,583 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Virginia Wesleyan University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Virginia Wesleyan University net price
$20,583
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Virginia Wesleyan University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $36,960 and average net price at $20,583. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$36,960
Current net price
$20,583
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
49.05%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$50,074
Undergraduates
1,243
10-Year Median Earnings - Virginia Wesleyan University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Virginia Wesleyan University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Virginia Wesleyan University?
Undergraduates
1,243
Completion rate
49.05%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.17%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
47.60%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.17% of Virginia Wesleyan University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 47.60% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Virginia Wesleyan University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Virginia Wesleyan University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Virginia Wesleyan University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Virginia Wesleyan University is listed at 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Virginia Wesleyan University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wesleyan University | 71.29% | $36,960 | $20,583 | $50,074 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 71.29%.
How much is Virginia Wesleyan University tuition?
Virginia Wesleyan University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $36,960.
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's average net price?
Virginia Wesleyan University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,583.
What does Virginia Wesleyan University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $18,365 for Virginia Wesleyan University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $50,074 for Virginia Wesleyan University.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University accredited?
Virginia Wesleyan University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Virginia Wesleyan University?
The local dataset lists 1,243 undergraduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University.
What percentage of Virginia Wesleyan University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Virginia Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 26.17%.
What is the federal loan rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
The federal loan rate for Virginia Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 47.60%.
Where should I verify Virginia Wesleyan University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Virginia Wesleyan University or the latest official federal education data.