Virginia Wesleyan University
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How strong are the academics at Virginia Wesleyan University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
14
Average class size
43%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Virginia Wesleyan has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
96
10-19
169
20-29
41
30-39
6
40-49
1

Honors Programs

Virginia Wesleyan University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Virginia Wesleyan's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Virginia Wesleyan University:

66%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
49%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Virginia Wesleyan University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Psychology, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
8.6
15.08
21.56
28.04
34.52
41

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • Women's Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 31
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 41
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Education, General 9
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Latin Language and Literature 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 0
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 7
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
History
  • History, General 4
  • History, Other 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 9
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 7
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 10
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 18
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 10
  • Social Sciences, General 6
  • Sociology, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 3
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