Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan is a private residential college that is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. The College has 1,400 students and offers 43 majors and 36 minors along with graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, education, and nursing. The College’s General Studies program is grounded in the liberal arts, while all students are encouraged to pursue international travel, internships, and research opportunities.
Wesleyan’s student life program features 19 NCAA Division II sports teams, regionally-renowned performing arts programs, over 70 campus organizations, outdoor recreation and intramurals programs, nine fraternities and sororities, religious life, and community service.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Recommended)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
460
580
SAT Math
460
570
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
20
25
ACT English
20
24
ACT Math
18
23
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Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$21,330
$21,330
$21,830
Books and supplies
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
Room and board (on campus)
$5,550
$5,550
$6,160
Room and board (off campus)
$4,000
$4,000
$4,000
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (304) 473-8080
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 99%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,382
State/Local Grants: $4,251
Institutional Grants: $13,251
Student Loans: $4,494
