Virginia Wesleyan University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Virginia Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia with approximately 1,256 undergraduate students enrolled. Virginia Wesleyan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,676 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $44,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) is a private university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. The university is nonsectarian but historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church. It enrolls 4,632 learners in all locations: 1,676 students annually in undergraduate and graduate programs, 2,601 in VWU Global Campus, and 355 students at LUJ/VWU Global (Japan). Virginia Wesleyan transitioned from a college to a university in 2017.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 49% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate suggest that roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,000, and the $20,583 average net price makes it more affordable than many private schools. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, beach-area campus and have a clear plan to stay engaged — but come with eyes open about the completion rates.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,256 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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