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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
71.29%	1,270

Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 71.29% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,651 students applied and 1,890 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into VWC.

VWC's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,270 and the ACT score is 28 at VWC. VWC's SAT score is 7th highest among 34 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to VWC, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Virginia Wesleyan University is 71.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.74%. 1,166 men and 1,485 women applied to VWC and 786 men and 1,104 women students were accepted.

Among them, 176 men and 197 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at VWC.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at VWC
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,651	1,166	1,485	0	0
Admitted	1,890	786	1,104	0	0
Enrolled	373	176	197	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.29%	67.41%	74.34%	-	-
Yield	19.74%	22.39%	17.84%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Wesleyan University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 21 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 6 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at VWC.

The median SAT score is 1,270 with 650 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 680 and 25^th percentile is 580 .

The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th percentile score of 28 at VWC. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.

The SAT and ACT scores at Virginia Wesleyan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at VWC
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1140	1270	1350
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	560	650	670
SAT Math	580	620	680
ACT Composite	28	28	29
ACT Math	25	26	26
ACT English	25	28	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Virginia Wesleyan University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 373 first-year students enrolled in VWC. The proportion of full-time students is 99.20% and part-time students is 0.80%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.18% and women students is 52.82%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at VWC.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at VWC
	Total	Men	Women
Total	373	176	197
Full-time	370	174	196
Part-time	3	2	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and Completion of College Preparatory Program to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at VWC. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Virginia Wesleyan University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

VWC Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to VWC.

Admission Information for Applying to VWC
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/
Online Application	https://www.vwu.edu/enrollment-aid/apply-now.php
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master

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