Virginia Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Virginia Beach, Virginia with 1,256 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, costs an average of $20,237 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Virginia Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admissions
Virginia Wesleyan University admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Virginia Wesleyan University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $38,780 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,170 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,940 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,237 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,237 a year after grants and scholarships, $31,703 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Virginia Wesleyan University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Virginia Wesleyan University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,390 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 46% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Virginia Wesleyan University majors and what graduates earn
Virginia Wesleyan University awarded bachelor's degrees in 37 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($63,159).
All 37 majors at Virginia Wesleyan University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Virginia Wesleyan University
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 27 | $82,956 | $27,303 |
| Education, Other | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,256 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $38,780. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,237 a year in 2024-25.
Is Virginia Wesleyan University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Virginia Wesleyan University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Virginia Wesleyan University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,390 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.