West Virginia Wesleyan College
About West Virginia Wesleyan College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private university in Buckhannon, WV. It has a 96.4% acceptance rate and a 53.5% graduation rate, serving approximately 886 students.
Founded
1890
Location
Buckhannon, West Virginia
Students
1,038
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
93.3%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
57.1%
Below national average
Tuition
$34,090
Per year
Avg Net Price
$18,083
After financial aid
SAT Average
1052
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$51,593
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$35
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
West Virginia Wesleyan College accepts the majority of applicants at 93.3%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1052/ 1600
ACT Scores
21/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
57.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
67.3%
4-Year Grad
43%
6-Year Grad
54%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
61.7%
$/Student
$8.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 43% graduation rate is below average, but 67.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$34,090
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$12,988
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,190
After Financial Aid
$18,083
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$12,611
Receive Grants
37.6%
Take Loans
65.4%
The total cost of attendance runs about $48,190/yr, including $12,988 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,083.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at West Virginia Wesleyan College fund their education.
While in School
37.6%
Get Grants
Free money
65.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$63,074
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$27,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $27,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $52K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Gender
50.7%
Female
49%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
954
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
84
Graduates
29.5%
First-Gen
19 yrs
Avg Age
3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 49% men). 29.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 9% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
954
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
West Virginia Wesleyan College fields 11 varsity teams with 627 student athletes, about 66% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II with football
Conference
Mountain East
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
627
66% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
59% / 41%
371
Men
256
Women
8
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of West Virginia Wesleyan Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$51,593
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$25K
20 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$31K
18 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$31K
17 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$81K
17 grads
4yr Earnings
Biology, General
—
16 grads
Physics
$89K
12 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $43K six years out, growing to $52K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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