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Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University says yes to 72.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $50,074 median earnings.
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Virginia Wesleyan University sits in Virginia Beach proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $63,159 four years out. 27.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,256 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1350 — above the VA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Virginia Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Virginia Wesleyan University received 2,651 applications and admitted 1,890 (71.3%), with 373 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1140–1350 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Virginia Wesleyan University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 650 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Virginia Wesleyan University compares
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.9% | 83.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,500 | $21,650 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,074 | $53,453 | $53,781 |
At $50,074, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($53,453). Look at Virginia Wesleyan University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,500 regardless of where you're from. At Virginia Wesleyan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,256 — Virginia Wesleyan University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
41.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 58% don't — ask a Virginia Wesleyan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Virginia Wesleyan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,159 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $53,272 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,247 |
| Psychology, General | $43,511 |
Median earnings for these 4 Virginia Wesleyan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,074 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Virginia Wesleyan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Virginia Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
71.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,890 admitted from 2,651 applicants.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
At Virginia Wesleyan University, published tuition is $37,500 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Virginia Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Virginia Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,074 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Virginia Military Institute — 71.3% admitted
- Sweet Briar College — 75.5% admitted
- Shenandoah University — 77% admitted
- Roanoke College — 83.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.