School Summary

West Virginia Wesleyan College


General Information:

Founded in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is seated on 180 acres located in Upshur county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

59 College Avenue

Buckhannon, WV
26201
For more information call: 304 473-8000. This school has a website at https://www.wvwc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://secure.cfwv.com/applications/west_virginia_wesleyan_college/apply.html


Application Fee: $35
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT
Tests Required for some Students: SAT Subject Tests


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $10,054.00 $10,054.00
Fees $1,228.00 $1,228.00
Total $11,282.00 $11,282.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wvwc.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0.79% 1.58%
600-699 21.26% 14.17%
500-599 40.16% 58.27%
400-499 33.07% 22.05%
300-399 4.72% 3.94%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 6.06%
24-29 31.82%
18-23 48.48%
12-17 13.64%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 20%
11-25% 29.00%
26-50% 34.00%
Under 50% 17.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 582
Female 738
Total 1,320


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 582
Female 738
Total 1,449

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 9%
Hispanic 3%
Native American 0%
White 78%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 98%
At Least 25 Years Old 2%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 62%
Out Of State 38%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 76%
Live Off Campus 24%


Founder's Day/Homecoming, Festival of Lessons and Carols, Spring Weekend

Campus Activities Board, Green Club, WE LEAD, Wesleyan Ambassadors, Enactus


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0901                                           Organizational Communication, General
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 51.2010                                           Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1011                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 40.0603                                           Geophysics and Seismology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 50.0708                                           Painting
  • 50.0705                                           Drawing
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 51.2001                                           Pharmacy
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.1004                                           Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 50.1002                                           Fine and Studio Arts Management
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.2301                                           Art Therapy/Therapist
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 05.0299                                           Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • 38.9999                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • 45.9999                                           Social Sciences, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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