Virginia Wesleyan University

https://www.vwu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,550

1.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,267

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.9%

3,808 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,853

68.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

41.6%

147 Graduates

About

Virginia Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in Virginia Beach City, VA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Virginia Wesleyan University were General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees awarded), General Psychology (22 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2024, 299 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Virginia Wesleyan University. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (168 degrees), 2.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Wesleyan University is $36,550, which is $8,372 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Virginia Wesleyan University is $36,550, which is $8,372 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,267.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending Virginia Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,550

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Virginia Wesleyan University was $36,550. The cost of tuition at Virginia Wesleyan University is $8,372 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,267

2024 Value

2.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Virginia Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,267. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Virginia Wesleyan University grew by 2.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,513

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Virginia Wesleyan University was of $11,513 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.95% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Virginia Wesleyan University received 3,808 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 43.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,808 applicants, 2,775 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,853 students enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Virginia Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,775

Accepted Out of 3,808

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Virginia Wesleyan University was 72.9% (2,775 admissions from 3,808 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 71.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 43.6%, while admissions grew by 46.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Virginia Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,853 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Wesleyan University is 1,267 students and the part-time enrollment is 586. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Virginia Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.7% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 6.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, and 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.6%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (10.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.9%) and White Male (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,853 students. The full-time enrollment at Virginia Wesleyan University is 1,267 and the part-time enrollment is 586. This means that 68.4% of students enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Virginia Wesleyan University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Virginia Wesleyan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Virginia Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
606 enrolled students
Black or African American
282 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Virginia Wesleyan University is 32.7% White, 15.2% Black or African American, 6.31% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, and 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 663 students (35.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 81 more women than men received degrees from Virginia Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Virginia Wesleyan University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Virginia Wesleyan University is General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (22 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (20 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Virginia Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (10 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Wesleyan University are Elementary & middle school teachers (165,272 people), Other managers (164,117 people), Secondary school teachers (144,956 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (140,538 people), and Postsecondary teachers (123,456 people).

The most specialized majors at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2024 are Math & Statistics (10 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Wesleyan University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Virginia Wesleyan University are Math & Statistics (10 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Virginia Wesleyan University are Elementary & secondary schools (432,419 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (252,804 people), Computer Systems Design (169,814 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,459 people), and Legal services (114,348 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Virginia Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
General Psychology
22 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Virginia Wesleyan University was General Business Administration & Management with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Virginia Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Wesleyan University, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Virginia Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.78 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Virginia Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Virginia Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Virginia Wesleyan University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
151 degrees awarded
White Female
132 degrees awarded
White Female
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Virginia Wesleyan University is white female (151 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (132 degrees).

Operations

Virginia Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $122M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.68M (4.66%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Virginia Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 44.3M. Virginia Wesleyan University employs 31 Professors, 23 Associate professors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Virginia Wesleyan University are Female Professor (16), Male Professor (15), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Wesleyan University are: Management, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Endowment

$122M

2024 Endowment

5.13%

growth from 2023

Virginia Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $122M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Virginia Wesleyan University grew 5.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $72.4M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Virginia Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.1M

2024 Salaries

1.12%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Virginia Wesleyan University paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 36.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.3M) and a 1.12% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.25% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.55% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Virginia Wesleyan University paid a total of $6.38M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Virginia Wesleyan University were Management with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

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