West Virginia Wesleyan College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Buckhannon, WV
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Key West Virginia Wesleyan College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.

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
76% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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