VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE

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Virginia Wesleyan College

School Overview

Virginia Wesleyan College has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Norfolk, VA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1584 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502-5599
Main Phone: (757) 455-3200
Web Site: www.vwc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,190 (full-time equivalent) students. 96.9% of students attend full-time, while 3.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 119 male students and 176 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.3% of the student body, while females made up 59.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (14)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (3)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 79.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

General Communications

Education

Teacher

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Parks And Recreation

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Virginia Wesleyan College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Virginia Wesleyan College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Old Dominion Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 26,500
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 20,550
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 26,500

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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