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West Virginia Wesleyan College
  • 4 Year
  • BUCKHANNON, WV

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A

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West Virginia Wesleyan is a private, Christian college located in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 970 undergraduate students. The West Virginia Wesleyan acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, Business, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 54% of students, West Virginia Wesleyan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,000.

About

59 COLLEGE AVE
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference

West Virginia Wesleyan College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

WVWC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
930-1180
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$20,512 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,474 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 29 responses
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 35 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 35 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    36%
  • On Campus
    64%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
970 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
12
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
52%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 20 responses
  • Involved
    50%
  • Normal college student that feels comfortable.
    30%
  • Athletic
    20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 37 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 45 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 20 responses
  • Home among the hills.
    80%
  • Expensively fun
    15%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 22 responses

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