Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Virginia Beach, Virginia
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 73% Undergraduates: 1,749

Key Highlights

Average Net Price, 2022–23 $21,862

Admission Scores

Virginia Wesleyan College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its first-year students to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Considered if submitted

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Required

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Considered if submitted

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Considered if submitted

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Considered if submitted

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Virginia Wesleyan College reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Virginia Wesleyan College admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Virginia Wesleyan College reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Virginia Wesleyan College admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia Wesleyan College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Virginia Wesleyan College itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,775 of 3,808 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Yes. Virginia Wesleyan College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,862 a year at Virginia Wesleyan College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Virginia Wesleyan University