C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

West Virginia Wesleyan College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201
West Virginia Wesleyan College campus, Buckhannon, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College campus, Buckhannon, WV. Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 49%
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

991
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at West Virginia Wesleyan College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,593
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,672
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
57.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,052
Average SAT
21
Median ACT
37.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 69th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Physics—$89,430+16%#27 of 107#5—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$80,901-9%#687 of 966#232$27,000
Business/Commerce$31,424$60,815-11%#194 of 271#74$25,876
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,526$58,239+7%#155 of 610#37$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$31,400$57,335+4%#235 of 660#42$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The West Virginia Wesleyan College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $162,338
  • Avg rent near campus: $925/mo — vs ~$596/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 26237 (5.9% cap, Tallmansville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,166 $32,166
Room $5,364
Board $5,616
Total Cost (On-Campus) $49,539 $49,539

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

991
Total Students
50%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 6%
Black 12%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College?
West Virginia Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend West Virginia Wesleyan College?
Tuition at West Virginia Wesleyan College is $32,166 for in-state students and $32,166 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College?
The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is West Virginia Wesleyan College a good school?
West Virginia Wesleyan College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend West Virginia Wesleyan College?
West Virginia Wesleyan College has a total enrollment of 991 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology