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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

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$36,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,960
Average Net Price
$20,583
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,513
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,513
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$49,973
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
47.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $18,365
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,471
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,364
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,470
$110,001+ $25,187

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,583 annually after aid, making this Methodist liberal arts college surprisingly affordable for a private school. The net price drops to just $15,471 for middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000. Over four years, expect to pay roughly $82,000 total instead of the $200,000 sticker price.

Virginia Wesleyan's 13:1 student-faculty ratio comes at a reasonable cost for those who qualify for aid. Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, translating to $286 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $50,074 ten years out, that debt becomes manageable for most career paths. The loan repayment rate of 57.52% suggests some graduates struggle, but the employment rate of 93.7% shows most find work.

Families earning between $30,000-$48,000 get the best financial deal here, paying less than many public universities while accessing small-class learning near Virginia Beach.

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