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WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

  • 59 College Ave
  • Buckhannon, WV 26201
  • OPEID College Code: 00383000
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  • General Phone: (304) 473-8000
  • President: Dr. Pamela J. Balch
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 1,416
  • College Mascot: Bobcats
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West Virginia Wesleyan College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
West Virginia Wesleyan College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7356181,353
Number Granted Admission (%)574 (78%)522 (84%)1,096 (81%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)202 (35%)197 (38%)399 (36%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam19850%
ACT ® Exam27870%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420540
SAT ® Math440568
SAT ® Writing420540
 
ACT ® Composite1925
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving70%31%61%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,085$5,356$3,385$15,425
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.3%4.3%3.7%
Number in Default172021
Number in Repayment390457557
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$22,880$22,880$21,830
In-State Tuition and Fees$22,880$22,880$21,830
Out of State Tuition and Fees$22,880$22,880$21,830
Books and Supplies$2,500$2,500$2,500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,470$6,160
Other Expenses$3,500$3,500$3,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$35,680$35,350$33,990
In-State$35,680$35,350$33,990
Out of State$35,680$35,350$33,990
Off Campus
In-District$25,380$25,380$24,330
In-State$25,380$25,380$24,330
Out of State$25,380$25,380$24,330
Off Campus with Family
In-District$25,380$25,380$24,330
In-State$25,380$25,380$24,330
Out of State$25,380$25,380$24,330
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree16-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree9-
Commerce Degree2220
Finance Degree--
International Business Degree3-
Marketing Degree12-
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree7-
Public Relations Degree5-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree--
Information Science Studies Degree1-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--
Education Degree-9
Education, Other Degree2-
Elementary Education Degree18-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree--
Music Teacher Education Degree3-
Physical Education Degree2-
Secondary Education Degree4-
 
Engineering
Engineering Physics Degree1-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree7-
English Language and Literature Degree6-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree82
Nursing Degree6-
Public Health Education and Promotion Degree--
 
History
History Degree8-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies Degree1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other Degree1-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree--
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Degree--
Religious Studies Degree3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree8-
Physics Degree5-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree22-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree1-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree14-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree9-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree1-
International Relations and Affairs Degree--
Political Science Degree3-
Social Sciences Degree--
Sociology Degree4-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education Degree2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree1-
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree--
Drama Degree1-
Graphic Design Degree2-
Music Degree2-
Theatre and Theatre Arts Management Degree4-
Art Studies Degree1-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,416
    • Undergraduate: 1,356 Graduate: 60
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 646 Female: 770
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 618 Female: 738
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 28 Female: 32
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,373 Part-Time: 43
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,321 Part-Time: 35
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 52 Part-Time: 8
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien634%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown191%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18252%
Ages 18-1965746%
Ages 20-2150636%
Ages 22-2414210%
Ages 25-29453%
Ages 30-34110.8%
Ages 35-39100.7%
Ages 40-49110.8%
Ages 50-6570.5%
Age Unknown20.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees351244107
Faculty Status1257748
Tenured Faculty4242-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1237548
Primarily Instruction1227448
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial42411
Other Professionals1025250
Technical and/or Paraprofessional84768
Clerical And Secretarial25214
Skilled Crafts1111-
Service and/or Maintenance36333
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,924 (71)$50,023 (41)$47,422 (30)
Professor$56,902 (15)$58,213 (10)$54,280 (5)
Associate Professor$50,977 (25)$52,301 (14)$49,292 (11)
Assistant Professor$45,137 (22)$44,633 (12)$45,743 (10)
Instructor$39,181 (9)$40,203 (5)$37,904 (4)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,700 (4)$72,000 (1)$51,600 (3)
Professor$72,000 (1)$72,000 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$53,651 (2)- (-)$53,651 (2)
Assistant Professor$47,497 (1)- (-)$47,497 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,789 (75)$50,235 (42)$46,949 (33)
Professor$57,027 (16)$58,276 (11)$54,280 (5)
Associate Professor$50,453 (27)$52,301 (14)$48,462 (13)
Assistant Professor$44,865 (23)$44,633 (12)$45,117 (11)
Instructor$39,181 (9)$40,203 (5)$37,904 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,432,815$2,096,904$1,335,911
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes513328185
Unduplicated Athletes475304171
Baseball5050-
Basketball493019
All Track Combined1074958
Football114114-
Golf22139
Soccer723933
Softball26-26
Swimming231310
Tennis322012
Volleyball18-18
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$27,606$18,313
Assistant Coaches-$5,664$2,680
 
Coaches
All Coaches502822
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students54%
 
By Gender
Male48%
Female58%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian100%
Black43%
Asian50%
Hispanic43%
White57%
Unknown41%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years52%
6 Years54%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related12
On Campus
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related62
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary107
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Burglary107
Arson13
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