West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Buckhannon, WV that costs an average of $17,980 a year after financial aid, admits 93% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,980
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,361

Private nonprofitTown (remote)954 undergraduates

Cost of WVWC

Total cost of attendance (per year)$51,054
Tuition and fees, in-state$34,416
Housing and food (on campus)$13,306
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$17,980

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,161
$30,001–48,000$14,812
$48,001–75,000$14,759
$75,001–110,000$19,605
$110,001+$24,805

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with WVWC's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate93%
Average SAT1,052
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)472–600
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)420–560
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–23
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,611
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,361
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)5th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,837
Typical monthly loan payment$305 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants46%
Students with federal loans62%

Majors and programs at WVWC

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (46)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing40$74,268$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections34$39,698$26,000
Accounting and Related Services8——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions4——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology19——
Business/Commerce34—$25,500
Chemistry10——
Communication and Media Studies7——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science11——
Design and Applied Arts8——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11——
Economics3——
Education, Other3——
English Language and Literature5——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies3——
Fine and Studio Arts3——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences21——
History7——
Information Science/Studies1——
International Relations and National Security Studies———
International/Globalization Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing11——
Mathematics3——
Music2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7——
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration———
Philosophy1——
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other———
Physics20——
Political Science and Government15——
Psychology27—$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions1——
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Religious Education———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies2——
Social Sciences———
Social Sciences, Other———
Sociology3——
Special Education and Teaching8——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35—$26,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——

Master's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing20$118,477—
Accounting and Related Services2——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8——
Business/Commerce26——
Economics———
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
History2——
Marketing2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies11——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing6——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins$18,81094%$45,563
Bethany CollegeBethany$22,12959%$49,672
Wheeling UniversityWheeling$11,35063%$64,655
University of CharlestonCharleston$23,79362%$56,207
Appalachian Bible CollegeMount Hope$12,19078%$42,377
Catholic International UniversityCharles Town———

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About WVWC

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBuckhannon, WV
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates954
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewvwc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is WVWC's acceptance rate?

West Virginia Wesleyan College admits 93% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,052 on the SAT.

How much does WVWC cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $51,054 a year (tuition and fees: $34,416). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,980 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,161.

How much do WVWC graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,361 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 19 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,268 a year after graduation).

What is WVWC's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.