# West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/west-virginia-wesleyan-college

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private nonprofit college in Buckhannon, WV with 954 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1052 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,980 per year ($14,161 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,361 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 93% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,413 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,343 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 472–600 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 420–560 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 16–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $51,054 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,980 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $14,161 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,812 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $14,759 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,605 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,805 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 954 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $55,361 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,837 (FY2024) |

## What West Virginia Wesleyan College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is West Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?**

West Virginia Wesleyan College admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 472–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1052.

**What ACT score do you need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.

**Is West Virginia Wesleyan College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to West Virginia Wesleyan College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,413 students applied to West Virginia Wesleyan College and 1,343 were admitted; 307 enrolled.

**Does West Virginia Wesleyan College consider legacy status?**

No. West Virginia Wesleyan College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does West Virginia Wesleyan College require an essay?**

West Virginia Wesleyan College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does West Virginia Wesleyan College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,054 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,980.

**What is West Virginia Wesleyan College's graduation rate?**

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 237969. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology