Virginia Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Virginia Wesleyan University (formerly Virginia Wesleyan College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 1,749 undergraduates. It admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $21,862 a year (2022–23)

Virginia Wesleyan University GPA requirements

Virginia Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Virginia Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Virginia Wesleyan University acceptance rate

Virginia Wesleyan University admitted 2,775 of 3,808 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Virginia Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Virginia Wesleyan University's admissions office before you apply.

Virginia Wesleyan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Virginia Wesleyan University 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.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,862 a year at Virginia Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Virginia Wesleyan University?

Virginia Wesleyan University 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 Virginia Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?

Virginia Wesleyan University'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).

Does Virginia Wesleyan University accept AP credit?

Yes. Virginia Wesleyan University 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.

What is the average net price at Virginia Wesleyan University?

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 University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Virginia Wesleyan UniversityU.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.