West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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West Virginia Wesleyan College reported a 95.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Buckhannon, WV, with an SAT reference of 1034 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $18,083 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

95.0%

1,413 applicants

SAT reference

1034

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$18,083

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)87810341160
ACT (composite, 1–36)182123

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

954

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at West Virginia Wesleyan College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,611
$30,001 – $48,000$14,807
$48,001 – $75,000$14,848
$75,001 – $110,000$19,834
$110,000+$24,004

Top Majors at West Virginia Wesleyan College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions36
Business, Management & Marketing20
Parks, Recreation & Fitness15
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice15
Physical Sciences13
Education11
Psychology10
Computer & Information Sciences8
Visual & Performing Arts7
Social Sciences6

Financial Aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College

About West Virginia Wesleyan College

Official website: https://www.wvwc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wvwc.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia Wesleyan College

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College?

West Virginia Wesleyan College reported a 95% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,413. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The historical 95% acceptance rate suggests West Virginia Wesleyan College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The imported historical records for West Virginia Wesleyan College include an SAT reference value of 1034 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The stored historical average net price at West Virginia Wesleyan College is $18,083 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $27,358 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for West Virginia Wesleyan College is 53%. its stored first-year retention rate is 67%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is West Virginia Wesleyan College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for West Virginia Wesleyan College?

West Virginia Wesleyan College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026, Early Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on West Virginia Wesleyan College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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