The mission of Virginia Wesleyan College is to engage students of diverse ages, religions, ethnic origins and backgrounds in a rigorous liberal arts education that will prepare them to meet the challenges of life and career in a complex and rapidly changing world. In this endeavor, the College employs a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning and provides opportunities to connect the study of the liberal arts with practical learning experiences on campus, in the Hampton Roads region, and throughout the world. In accord with our United Methodist heritage, Virginia Wesleyan aspires to be a supportive community that is committed to social responsibility, ethical conduct, higher learning, and religious freedom.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Recommendations (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
440
530
SAT Math
430
540
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
17
21
ACT English
16
22
ACT Math
17
22
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
$21,733
$22,976
$24,515
Books and supplies
$725
$900
$900
Room and board (on campus)
$7,550
$7,726
$7,775
Room and board (off campus)
$8,100
$8,100
$8,100
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (757) 455-3345
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 100%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,962
State/Local Grants: $2,775
Institutional Grants: $9,105
Student Loans: $5,148
