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West Virginia Wesleyan College

Private

Buckhannon, WV

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West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private very small school in Buckhannon, WV, enrolling about 954 undergraduates. West Virginia Wesleyan College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 93%. Physical Sciences graduates, especially in Physics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $89,430/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate93%
SAT range892–1160
ACT range16–23
Undergrads954
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$48,190
4-year grad rate53%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,593

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans65%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$60,815/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,901/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,335/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$58,239/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$89,430/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,082
Typical room charge$5,208
Typical board charge$5,452

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is West Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?

West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?

Admitted students at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically score between 892–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?

Admitted students at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically score between 16–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does West Virginia Wesleyan College cost?

West Virginia Wesleyan College's total cost of attendance is reported at $48,190 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does West Virginia Wesleyan College require students to live on campus?

No -- West Virginia Wesleyan College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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