West Virginia Wesleyan College

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West Virginia Wesleyan College is a liberal arts college located in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers 43 undergraduate majors and four graduate programs to around 1,600 students. The College offers liberal arts, pre-professional, science, and business programs, to students from around 30 countries. Faculty with over 75% having the highest degree in their field, offer personalized attention with an average student to faculty ratio of 13:1. Outside of the classroom, students choose from over 50 student organizations and 20 NCAA Division II varsity sports. The College has an active alumni base, with over 25,000 alumni worldwide. With a commitment to provide excellence in academics, West Virginia Wesleyan College maintains a proud tradition of academic excellence.

  • Address: 59 College Ave, Buckhannon, WV 26201-2994
  • Phone: (304) 473-8000
  • Website: www.wvwc.edu/
  • Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
  • Student Population: 1,066
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $35
  • Selectivity: Somewhat Selective

Cost

Tuition and Fees $32,252
Books and Supplies $1,500
Room & Board $4,000
Other $3,565
Total Cost $41,317

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 66%
  • SAT Range: 880 – 1090
  • ACT Range: 18 – 24

Majors

  1. Business/Commerce, General
  2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  3. Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  5. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: 99%
  • Part-time: 1%

Student Gender

  • Male: 44%
  • Female: 56%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Black or African American: 11%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 4%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 74%
  • Two or More Races: 4%
  • Unknown: 2%
  • Non-resident Alien: 5%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: 99%
  • 25 and Over: 1%
  • Age Unknown: 0%

Student Residence

  • In-State: 45%
  • Out-of-State: 55%
  • Unknown: 0%

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