West Virginia Wesleyan College
Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a liberal arts institution based in Buckhannon, WV. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the campus is notable for its Georgian red-brick architecture. Many majors require students to complete an internship in order to graduate. Chemistry, kinesiology and exercise science, and psychology are the most popular programs.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
72%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1077
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,449
Total Number of Undergrads
1,320
Classroom Sizes
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,640
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,640
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$8,856
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| Books and Supplies | $2500
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
100%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,943
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,192
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,454
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,027
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$27,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$287
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
72
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
76%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcat
School Colors
Orange/Black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Pittsburgh
Washington
New York
Charleston
Philadelphia
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
46%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,600
What Students Are Saying
3.75
Average Rating
a beautiful college that gives their students many opportunities to achieve their life goals. the professors actually take the time to help students understand the information that is taught. a fun, loving place where you can make your dreams come true.
Stephanie from Dorcas, WV
Wesleyan is the greatest decision I've ever made. It is a welcoming environment. I couldn't ask for a better school.
Amanda from Elkins, WV
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