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West Virginia Wesleyan College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range910 to 1180
ACT Range16 to 23
Average GPA3.52
Acceptance Rate93.3%

The admit rate at West Virginia Wesleyan is welcoming, but the 67% freshman retention rate makes academic fit worth taking seriously. Because scores are required and SAT submissions are more common, aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1050 to 1180, or roughly 20 to 23 on the ACT.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

West Virginia Wesleyan College facts and stats

Quick Facts

West Virginia Wesleyan College enrolls 971 undergraduates in a small-town setting. West Virginia Wesleyan has a freshman retention rate of 67% and a 6-year graduation rate of 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. West Virginia Wesleyan is test-required for admissions.

Location

Buckhannon, WV

Undergrad Enrollment971
Freshman Retention67%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1
Graduation Rate57%
Test PolicyTest-required

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Key West Virginia Wesleyan College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Since West Virginia Wesleyan is test-required, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for superscore-focused retakes. With no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, the December test is usually the last fall retake to target for Regular Decision timing.

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What you'll actually pay

West Virginia Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,090, and 82% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $19,380.

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Tuition and Fees$34,090
Room and Board$11,310
Average Merit Award$19,380
Application Fee$35
Students on Aid82%
Average Aid Package$37,082
Average Debt at Grad$33,302

West Virginia Wesleyan’s listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $45,400. Aid is common, with 82% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $37,082. Merit awards are also a major part of the picture, averaging $19,380. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $33,302.

Student life at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

76% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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