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West Virginia Wesleyan College

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV · Town · 954 students
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$18,083
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$51,593
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the scenic town of Buckhannon, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a premier private liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, tight-knit community and outstanding pre-professional programs, particularly in nursing, the natural sciences, and business. The vibrant residential campus culture is defined by active student involvement in Greek life, competitive NCAA Division II athletics, and outdoor recreation, all set within a historic, Georgian-style campus. What truly sets Wesleyan apart is its nationally recognized commitment to civic engagement through the prestigious Bonner Scholars Program and its proximity to the Monongahela National Forest, which offers students a perfect balance of hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.

Wikipedia:West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private college in Buckhannon, West Virginia, United States. It has an enrollment of about 1,055 students from 35 U.S. states and 26 countries. The school was founded in 1890 by the West Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is currently affiliated with the United Methodist Church. West Virginia Wesleyan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Buckhannon, WV, 26201-2994 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
104 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$34,090
Housing & food (on campus)$12,988
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$48,190
Average net price$18,083
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,090
Housing & food (on campus)$12,988
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$48,190
Average net price$18,083
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,611
$30–48k
$14,807
$48–75k
$14,848
$75–110k
$19,834
$110k+
$24,004
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
54% graduated · 36% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,672
10 yrs after entry$51,593
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$33,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1052
R 472–600 · M 420–560
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 16–23 · E 17–23 · M 16–23
SAT middle 50%: 892–1160
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$63,074
Independent
6%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
6%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,672
After 10 yrs
$51,593
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness20
Business/Commerce, General18
Criminal Justice and Corrections17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing17
Biology, General16
Physics12
Psychology, General12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General8
Communication and Media Studies7
Political Science and Government7
Accounting and Related Services7
Marketing7
Chemistry5
Special Education and Teaching4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$88M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$6,450/mo
Teaching spend
$8,030
per student
Federal loans
65%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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