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81.4%Acceptance
$36,960Tuition
1,243Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,074Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
81.4%
Average SAT
1,278
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,190–1,365
ACT Composite (avg)
28
Total Enrollment
1,243

Admissions Overview

Virginia Wesleyan is open admission with an 81% acceptance rate. Most applicants who apply will get in, making this an accessible option for students seeking a small liberal arts education. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1190-1365 on the SAT, with an average of 1278. The 28 ACT average shows the school attracts solid students without requiring top-tier test scores. Virginia Wesleyan seeks students who want close faculty relationships in a 13:1 classroom environment and value the Methodist tradition of service. The school particularly welcomes Virginia residents, who make up 69% of the student body, and students interested in Division III athletics with 19 varsity sports available.