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Location & Contact
Address
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Contact
Heather Campbell
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: enrollment@vwu.edu
Phone: 757-455-3208
Fax: 757-461-5238
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: enrollment@vwu.edu
Phone: 757-455-3208
Fax: 757-461-5238
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,651
Applied
1,890
Accepted
1,626
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,485
Females Applied
1,104
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
1,166
Males Applied
786
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
3.37
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 605 | 695 | ||
| SAT Math | 585 | 670 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,550
Private
Fees
950
Full-time student fees
11,449
Room & board
Financial Aid
31,606
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,079
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
23,062
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,017
Avg. Loan Aid
21,159
Avg. Grant Aid
5,467
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
82.9%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,626
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
21%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.3% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 50.12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.77% |
| Asian | 2.57% |
| Two or more races | 6.03% |
| Other | 3.3% |
Gender
Male (37.02%)
Female (47.54%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 54% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Lake Taylor Music Festival and Seafood Party in the Dell
Homecoming, Lake Taylor Music Festival and Seafood Party in the Dell
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Wesleyan Activities Council, community service, Student Government Association, student newspaper and Black Student Union
Wesleyan Activities Council, community service, Student Government Association, student newspaper and Black Student Union
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
well-lit pathways
well-lit pathways
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
123
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 87
Part-time - 36
Male - 63
Female - 60
Virginia Wesleyan University