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Virginia Wesleyan College is in Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk is a medium-sized 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 and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Virginia Wesleyan College are accepted. Just 37% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Virginia Wesleyan College scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 570 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Virginia Wesleyan College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,392 students study at Virginia Wesleyan College (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Old Dominion Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, VA 23502-5599
General Phone: (757) 455-3200
Admissions Phone: (757) 455-3208
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 455-3345
http://www.vwc.edu
Virginia Wesleyan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 94 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, political science, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Business And Management | 62 | business management |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | elementary school teaching, art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Wesleyan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 272 | 32 |
In 2005, Virginia Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,392 students (1,227 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 66% |
| Maryland | 9% |
| New York | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Virginia Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 695 of its 1,227 (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 | 1,357 | 500 | 37% | 323 | 65% |
| Men | 541 | 200 | 37% | 159 | 80% |
| Women | 816 | 300 | 37% | 164 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 455-3208
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,733 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,733 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 455-3345
Virginia Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $65,223 | 11 | $55,601 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $52,212 | 8 | $49,135 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $45,456 | 12 | $44,462 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $56,844 | 32 | $49,568 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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