VWC Description

Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk, Virginia offers top-notch academics as well as outside opportunities in a personal, tight-knit environment.

With high academic rankings from Princeton Review and others, Virginia Wesleyan boasts an impressive faculty, most of whom have received the highest degree in their field and many of whom received their education from the most prestigious universities.

Virginia Wesleyan offers more than 35 degree programs in arts, humanities, social sciences and professional fields, among others.

For adult learners, Virginia Wesleyan also offers an individualized and highly flexible bachelor’s program.

Additional programs to help students on their journey to a career or graduate school include career internships and a thorough career development program.

Social and extracurricular opportunities include numerous religious, cultural and academic clubs and creative opportunities.

With fewer than 1,500 students and most of them residing on campus, Virginia Wesleyan’s student life is both vibrant and personalized.

Tuition is comparable to that of other regional private schools, and financial aid is available to those who qualify. Admissions applications to Virginia Wesleyan may be completed online.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Blue Marlins

Website

www.vwc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$27,476

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,476

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,336

VWC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,381
Freshman Class
321
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,336

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
103%
Graduate
-3%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
73%
Out-of-State
27%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
20%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
67%
Latino
4%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Virginia
73%
Maryland
9%
Pennsylvania
2%
New Jersey
2%
New York
1%
Other
13%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%