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Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA . 4 Year 3.5
#2381 in Best Colleges in America
5817 WESLEYAN DR VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23455

Overview

Founded in 1961, Virginia Wesleyan University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, is a small private university with a focus on liberal arts education. The university is committed to providing a quality undergraduate education that emphasizes academic rigor and social responsibility. Founded on the Wesleyan Christian tradition, the university's motto, “Seek Truth, Serve Others,” directs students to focus on social service and humanistic concerns. Virginia Wesleyan University offers a wide range of academic programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and education, and is committed to fostering students' critical thinking and practical application skills. The faculty is strong, with deep academic backgrounds in their respective fields, and emphasizes interaction and guidance with students.

Rankings

  • 305

    #305 in Best College Athletics in America

  • 2381

    #2381 in Best Colleges in America

  • 478

    #478 in Best College Locations in America

  • Best College Athletics in America 305 of 1,344
  • Best College Locations in America 478 of 1,527
  • Safest College Campuses in America 543 of 1,306

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • A Diversity
  • DCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B+Location
  • D Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • C Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    47 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    35 Graduates
  • Psychology
    26 Graduates
  • Biology
    25 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    23 Graduates
  • English
    16 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    16 Graduates
  • Social Science Research Methods
    16 Graduates
  • Communications
    14 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    13 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 86%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $27,737
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    47%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,108 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    133
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes
    34%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Old Dominion Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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