At Virginia Wesleyan University, we are proud to be Coastal Virginia’s premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Our faculty are outstanding. Our classes are small. And regardless of major, students learn to think creatively, solve problems effectively, and communicate clearly—desirable skills sought by employers and graduate school admission committees.
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14:1
student/faculty ratio
13
average class size
90%
faculty hold a PhD or the highest degree in their field
Top 25
ethnically diverse national liberal arts college
Choose Your Path
VWU offers...Whatever your dream, there’s a path toward it that begins at....
Early Enrollment
I’m a high school student wanting to get a head start on my college degree.
First-Year Students
I'm a high school senior and have not earned college credit after graduation from high school.
Transfers & Readmits
I have earned college credits after graduation from high school.
International Students
I’m not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Graduate Students
I’m pursuing an advanced degree in a specific field.
Continuing Education
I'm looking to complete my degree, earn a certificate, take a workshop, and professional develop my skills.
Our Location
Your Advantage
Virginia Beach and the communities that surround it comprise the second largest metropolitan area in Virginia, providing you with an incredible amount of opportunities for internships, research, and part-time employment. And when it’s time to unwind, the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay are just minutes away.
$1000
Visit Grant
when you take a campus tour organized by the Enrollment Office
Financial Aid
Virginia Wesleyan believes that no student should be denied the opportunity to attend because of limited financial resources. VWU offers a multi-faceted plan of affordability that includes freezing tuition, a renewable merit scholarship program, an expanded Work & Learn Program for student employment, and affordable out-of-semester 12-month course options.
98%
students receive financial aid
$33,879
average financial aid package
$2,500
on-campus work-study award