Virginia Beach, VA Overview
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are currently 1,154 undergraduates at Wesleyan and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition at Wesleyan is $36,910.
Wesleyan is a United Methodist school. That means that the administration is affiliated with the United Methodist faith. Classes may be designed with religious principles in mind, or some schools may even incorporate prayer into their schedule. Other schools with a religious affiliation may not be as active in their incorporation of the faith. It's a good idea to ask an admissions officer or current student what role faith has at Wesleyan to help you make an educated decision.
City
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,154
Pell Grant 33%
Undergrad Students Over 25 11%
Part-Time Undergrad Students 7%
Percent Male / Female 42% / 58%
Ethnic Diversity at Wesleyan
50% White
25% Black
10% Hispanic
5% Multiracial
4% Unknown
3% International / Non-Citizen
2% Asian / Pacific Islander
1% American Indian / Alaska Native
Academics Snapshot
Student/Faculty Ratio
13:1
Graduation Rate
44%
Popular Majors
Percent of Students
Business, Management, & Marketing
15%
15% of graduates
Psychology
13%
13% of graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
8%
8% of graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
8%
8% of graduates
Social Sciences
8%
8% of graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services
7%
7% of graduates
Visual & Performing Arts
5%
5% of graduates
Natural Resources & Conservation
5%
5% of graduates
Education
5%
5% of graduates
Health Professions & Related Programs
5%
5% of graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
3%
3% of graduates
Mathematics
3%
3% of graduates
Public Administration & Social Services
3%
3% of graduates
History
2%
2% of graduates
Philosophy & Religious Studies
2%
2% of graduates
Communications & Journalism
2%
2% of graduates
Languages & Literatures
2%
2% of graduates
English Language & Literature
2%
2% of graduates
Physical Sciences
2%
2% of graduates
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
1%
1% of graduates
Liberal Arts & Humanities
1%
1% of graduates
Admissions Snapshot
81%
29
Scholarships & Financial Aid Snapshot
$52,580
$29,773
$22,807
Student Outcomes Snapshot
Graduate Income
$50,074
Median Debt $27,000
Debt 10 years after graduation $286
Data Sources
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