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About West Virginia Wesleyan College

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West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college in Buckhannon, WV, known for its test optional admissions, health sciences focus, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 96%, West Virginia Wesl is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 275 students each year. West Virginia Wesl is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 910–1180, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. West Virginia Wesl offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $27,291 per year; the sticker price of $47,731 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

West Virginia Wesleyan College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
1045
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 910 – 1180 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 18 – 23

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to West Virginia Wesleyan College

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Demonstrated Interest
Buckhannon is a small town and Wesleyan is a tight-knit campus, so scheduling an in-person visit or attending one of their open house events signals genuine fit and lets you speak specifically about the community atmosphere in your application.
Essay Strategy
In your personal statement or any supplemental writing, name a specific program at Wesleyan such as the Benedum Scholars nursing track or the Bishop's Scholar honors program, and explain concretely how that program connects to your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What West Virginia Wesleyan College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$12.6k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$14.8k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$14.8k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$19.8k
110k+~$48k/yr$24.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

50%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
929
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

66%White
13%Black / African American
9%International
6%Hispanic
4%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender49% Men · 51% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status91% Citizens and Immigrants · 9% International
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