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West Virginia Wesleyan Institute, a private, co-educational, liberal arts college, situated in Buckhannon, West Virginia, was established in 1890 by the West Virginia Conference. This college has been ranked as one of the “Best Southeastern Colleges” by the Princeton Review in 2005 and 2007. Approximately, 1200 students enroll every year.
The College offers a large number of majors and programs of study. Conservation and Resource Management, Drama and Performing Arts as well as Business and Management are some of the programs available to the students. Graduate degrees like the Masters in Education and the Masters in Business Administration are also awarded.
The college has both men’s and women’s athletics teams who play 18 sports including basketball, cross-country, soccer, swimming and others. The college is part of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletics Conference and also competes in NCAA division II.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, WV (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 drama and performing arts, business and management, and conservation and resource management.
West Virginia Wesleyan College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 560. 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 1,275 enrolled students in 2007.
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
http://www.wvwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 106 | business, accounting, marketing, international business, finance, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | political science, history, creative writing, international studies, sociology, English, liberal arts and humanities, international relations, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, secondary teaching, education courses, English teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Media | 18 | public relations, communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama, theatre arts management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religious education, religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, information science |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering physics |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, arts management |
| Medical Administration | 2 | public health education |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 308 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 1 |
In 2007, West Virginia Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 1,275 students (1,249 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
West Virginia Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 1,205 of its 1,249 (full-time) students.
(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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,388 | 1,070 | 77% | 402 | 38% |
| Men | 681 | 537 | 79% | 199 | 37% |
| Women | 707 | 528 | 75% | 203 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
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 | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,830 |
| Room and board | $ 6,160 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
West Virginia Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383000)
West Virginia Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $57,548 | 6 | $54,840 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $50,378 | 13 | $46,630 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $40,125 | 8 | $41,083 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,750 | 4 | $35,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $49,757 | 31 | $45,351 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 151 | 86 | 237 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Track | 27 | 27 | 54 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 46 | 85 |
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
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
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
International/Global Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (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 distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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