Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 73%
VA Wesleyan is a private university in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Virginia Wesleyan College enrolls 1,881 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,881 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $36,960 |
| Out-of-State | $36,960 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Wesleyan, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Wesleyan.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,010 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Room and Board | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| Books | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $49,973 | $49,973 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 27 | |
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Education, Other | 11 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 10 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release