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.