Virginia Wesleyan College


1584 Wesleyan Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502


Virginia Wesleyan College, a private, four-year liberal arts institution, is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The school offers more than 35 undergraduate degrees.

The first students began classes at Virginia Wesleyan College in 1966. The campus, located on the border of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia, spans 300 acres and is approximately 20 minutes from the beach.

Total enrollment at Virginia Wesleyan College is more than 1,400 students, with approximately 700 living on campus. Cable, telephone, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer are available in all residence hall units.

The Princeton Review named Virginia Wesleyan College a "Best Southeastern College," and U.S. News and World Report ranked the school as one of "America's Best liberal arts Colleges."

Quick Facts

  • The student-to-faculty ratio at Virginia Wesleyan College is 13 to 1, with an average class size of 14. Eighty-seven percent of faculty members have terminal degrees.

  • The placement rate at Virginia Wesleyan College is 90 percent, with students finding employment or continuing their education within six months.

  • The student body of Virginia Wesleyan College is 61 percent female and 39 percent male. More than 70 percent of students are from Virginia. Minorities comprise 17 percent of the student population.

  • At Virginia Wesleyan University, students can choose from more than 70 student organizations, including Greek life, academic clubs, volunteer groups, intramurals and more.

  • More than 85 percent of Virginia Wesleyan University students receive financial aid of some kind.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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