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West Virginia Wesleyan College

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a small, private institution located in Buckhannon, wv. Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 2

938 undergraduates

$33,494 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into West Virginia Wesleyan College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 95.1%

SAT score average 1045

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.52

Application fee $35

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! West Virginia Wesleyan College is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business/Commerce, General

Biology, General

Chemistry

Physics

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,494

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,980

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,565

Cost of attendance* $49,539

Average financial aid package $36,306

Estimated cost $13,233 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,494

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,980

Books & supplies $1,500

Other expenses $3,565

Cost of attendance* $49,539

Average financial aid package $36,306

Estimated cost $13,233 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? West Virginia Wesleyan College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 938, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

991

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

67%

African American %

12%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

10%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At West Virginia Wesleyan College, students love their Campus Activities Board. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

59 College Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201

3044738000

www.wvwc.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Green club

We lead

Wesleyan ambassadors

Enactus

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about West Virginia Wesleyan College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is West Virginia Wesleyan College?

West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The acceptance rate for West Virginia Wesleyan College is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The average high school GPA for West Virginia Wesleyan College students was 3.52.

How much does it cost for 4 years at West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The estimated cost for 4 years at West Virginia Wesleyan College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $198,156.

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