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West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia (a self-contained town). The school is a United Methodist school. West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
West Virginia Wesleyan College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music and photography and commercial art.
West Virginia Wesleyan College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
West Virginia Wesleyan College had 1,372 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. West Virginia Wesleyan College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. West Virginia Wesleyan College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. West Virginia Wesleyan College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
59 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201-2994
General Phone: (304) 473-8000
Admissions Phone: (304) 473-8510
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 473-8080
http://www.wvwc.edu
West Virginia Wesleyan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 100 | business, marketing, accounting, international business, finance, entrepreneurship |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, English teaching, art education |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | political science, English, history, economics, social services, international relations, creative writing, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science, information science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Media | 19 | public relations, communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | religious education, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, religion |
| Science | 18 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management, art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | public health education |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 329 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, West Virginia Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,372 students (1,347 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 53% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| Maryland | 11% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
West Virginia Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 1,150 of its 1,347 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Buckhannon, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,116 | 876 | 78% | 308 | 35% |
| Men | 520 | 402 | 77% | 146 | 36% |
| Women | 596 | 474 | 80% | 162 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 62% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 64% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 473-8510
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,330 |
| Room and board | $ 5,550 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 473-8080
West 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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $55,360 | 7 | $51,526 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $49,070 | 17 | $42,577 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $37,588 | 9 | $36,976 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $48,095 | 35 | $42,574 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 95 | 258 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Track | 25 | 23 | 48 |
| Basketball | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 47 | 58 | 105 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Virginia Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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