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Virginia Wesleyan University Healthcare Programs

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, VA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Virginia Wesleyan University?

Contact information for Virginia Wesleyan University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone:	7574553200
Website:	www.vwu.edu/
Admissions:	www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Virginia Wesleyan University?

You can apply to Virginia Wesleyan University online at: https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/apply-now.php

Virginia Wesleyan University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Virginia Wesleyan University

This is what Virginia Wesleyan University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Virginia Wesleyan University?

Virginia Wesleyan University admits 73%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Virginia Wesleyan University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,576	1,052	67%
Women	2,232	1,723	77%

Can I Afford Virginia Wesleyan University?

The average net price after aid at Virginia Wesleyan University is $20,583. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,550
In-State Fees	$950
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,550
Out-of-State Fees	$950
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,500
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,500

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at Virginia Wesleyan University receive some form of financial aid (369 students).

Approximately 73% of students at Virginia Wesleyan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,563 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,691.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Virginia Wesleyan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,549 per year.

Virginia Wesleyan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 117 students enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University. Virginia Wesleyan University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,243 undergraduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Virginia Wesleyan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	183
Hispanic	77
White	385
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	37

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	237
Maryland	18
Pennsylvania	15
Delaware	12
New Jersey	9

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Virginia Wesleyan University Graduate Student Diversity

85 of Virginia Wesleyan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Virginia Wesleyan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	19
Hispanic	7
White	52
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

22 undergraduate students at Virginia Wesleyan University took at least one online class — of those, 134 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 100 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Virginia Wesleyan University

The following healthcare majors are available at Virginia Wesleyan University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	10	—	—	10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	7	—	—	7
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Virginia Wesleyan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.