Virginia Wesleyan University
Admissions
Interested in attending Virginia Wesleyan University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Virginia Wesleyan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Virginia Wesleyan University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Virginia Wesleyan accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,651 people applied and 1,890 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Virginia Wesleyan University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Virginia Wesleyan University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Virginia Wesleyan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Virginia Wesleyan considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Extracurricular Activities
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Virginia Wesleyan University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Virginia Wesleyan University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.32. 11% of freshmen who attended Virginia Wesleyan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Virginia Wesleyan is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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SAT Math Scores
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SAT Composite Scores
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