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Virginia Wesleyan College is a private, Methodist, liberal arts college located in Norfolk, Virginia. Virginia Wesleyan College was chartered in 1961 and opened as a four-year private college in 1966. The college is situated on a 300-acre campus on the border of Virginia Beach and Norfolk. The college offers an array of certification programs and undergraduate majors and minors in subjects like the arts, history, journalism, environmental science, English, mathematics and computer science.
Virginia Wesleyan College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III. The college also participates in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Virginia Wesleyan College’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Marlins and participate in sports like basketball, lacrosse, track, soccer, tennis, volleyball, golf and softball.
Virginia Wesleyan College is in Norfolk, VA. Norfolk is a large city. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Virginia Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Virginia Wesleyan College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Virginia Wesleyan College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 550 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 550 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Virginia Wesleyan College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,433 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Virginia Wesleyan College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Old Dominion Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502-5599
General Phone: (757) 455-3200
http://www.vwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 66 | social services, interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, Spanish language, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, ... |
| Business and Management | 53 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 24 | parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 20 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, art education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | religion, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Wesleyan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 261 | 35 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,433 students (1,288 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 70% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| New York | 7% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
Virginia Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 789 of its 1,288 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,448 | 1,115 | 77% | 330 | 30% |
| Men | 615 | 460 | 75% | 148 | 32% |
| Women | 833 | 655 | 79% | 182 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,438 |
| Room and board | $ 7,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376700)
Virginia Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $76,829 | 14 | $68,946 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $58,169 | 8 | $57,701 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $53,796 | 12 | $54,871 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $64,018 | 35 | $61,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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