CF2.0 mi from campus
Private university
Things to do near Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University student guide: campus events and game days, $19,676 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about Virginia Wesleyan University
- Founded
- 1961
- Teams
- Batten Marlins
- Division
- NCAA Division III
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
What's on at Virginia Wesleyan University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
Virginia Wesleyan University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates1,256
Admitted73%
Average net price$19,676per year, after aid
Total cost$51,255per year, before aid
Graduation rate42%
Return for year two74%
Median earnings$50,07410 years after starting
Median debt$27,000at graduation
Students per teacher15 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 42 reported graduates$39,664median pay a year after
- Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 31 reported graduates
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 24 reported graduates$35,903median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 18 reported graduates$28,084median pay a year after
- Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 15 reported graduates
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
Open late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
FJ0.9 mi from campus
Fu Jian
Chinese restaurantLY2.1 mi from campus
La Yaroa Tropical Restaurant
Puerto rican restaurantCH2.8 mi from campus
China House
Chinese restaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
WN1.3 mi from campus
Wings N Things Va
Chicken wings restaurantST1.8 mi from campus
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
Thai restaurantHD2.1 mi from campus
Hot Dogs by Garrett
Hot dog restaurantJP2.1 mi from campus
Just Pic'd Juices
Smoothie juice barGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
NA0.9 mi from campus
Nail of America & Spa
Nail salonLD1.2 mi from campus
Letoile Day Spa and Nails
Day spaPP1.3 mi from campus
Pink Pearls Dance Company
Dance studioBW1.4 mi from campus
Bulletproof Wellness Studio
Fitness trainerRE1.5 mi from campus
Radiant Elegance by Brelicia
Beauty salonBK1.5 mi from campus
Beautiful Koils
Hair salonShops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
GI1.0 mi from campus
Got It Video Lingerie and Novelties
Lingerie storeRJ1.2 mi from campus
Rojex Jewelry
Jewelry storeK1.4 mi from campus
Kidtique
Childrens clothing storeBF1.4 mi from campus
The Big Free Bookstore
BookstoreRB1.7 mi from campus
Richway Beauty Center
Hair supply storeCC1.7 mi from campus
Clean Cut Graphics
Arts crafts and hobby storeStudent voices
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Questions students ask about Virginia Wesleyan University
How much does Virginia Wesleyan University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,676 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $51,255 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
42% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 74% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Virginia Wesleyan University?
73% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Virginia Wesleyan University?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Biology, General (bachelor's degree), Criminal Justice and Corrections (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Virginia Wesleyan University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $50,074. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Virginia Wesleyan University founded?
Virginia Wesleyan University was founded in 1961. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Virginia Wesleyan University?
5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, about 6 miles from Norfolk.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.