Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003767
- Phone: (804) 257-5600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.84%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,096Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Virginia Wesleyan University (VWC)
1500 N Lombardy St, Richmond, VA
Virginia Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Norfolk, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled yearly at Virginia Wesleyan University.
Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to VWU. Scores within the range of 19 - 23 on the ACT or 1298 - 1603 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. An estimated 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at VWC, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. VWC may offer financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The VWU Marlins participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students should take a look at the school's website at vwu.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Virginia Wesleyan University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Virginia Wesleyan University has a total student population of about 1,400, with undergraduate students making up about 94% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $36,000-$43,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,500 to $1,800 per unit
- on campus dorms & meals are estimated to cost around $11,000, the cost includes the serving of fifteen meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $24,138 |
Receiving Student Loans | 77% | $5,538 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Virginia Wesleyan University may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
VWC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Old Dominion Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Virginia Wesleyan University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
- Education (B, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Virginia Wesleyan University.
- Chowan University in Charlotte, NC (59 miles away)
- Virginia Union University in Petersburg, VA (84 miles away)
- University of Richmond in Richmond, VA (88 miles away)
- Randolph - Macon College in Lynchburg, VA (94 miles away)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College in Raleigh, NC (106 miles away)
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- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Virginia
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- Review all the different Virginia liberal arts colleges
- Find out what other Bible and Christian Colleges are located in Virginia
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003767
- Phone: (804) 257-5600
- School Homepage