Virginia Wesleyan University Admission
Acceptance Rate
71.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.74%
Freshmen Enrollment
281
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,718 students have applied and 1,399 students have allowed to admit to Virginia Wesleyan University (Acceptance rate: 81.43%). VWC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.09 % where 281 students have finally enrolled out of 1,399 admitted students.
VWC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Emory & Henry University and Randolph College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 92.07%).
VWC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.00%).
How to Apply to Virginia Wesleyan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply VWC. VWC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/apply-now.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Virginia Wesleyan University/FirstYearStudents |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/veteran-support-services.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.vwu.edu/academics/academic-support/learning-center/disability-support-services.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at VWC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan University is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Virginia Wesleyan University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,096). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wesleyan University | 1,270 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,096 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,095 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Virginia Wesleyan University, 27 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 605 | 650 | 695 |
| Mathematics | 585 | 610 | 670 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,260 | 1,365 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Virginia Wesleyan University, 12 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| English | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 26 | 27 |
VWC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Virginia Wesleyan University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and Completion of college-preparatory program.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |