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West Virginia Wesleyan College

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53%
Graduation Rate
$51,593
Earnings (10yr)
$18,083
Net Price
93%
Acceptance Rate
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Why West Virginia Wesleyan College Matters

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private college in Buckhannon, WV and its outcomes are not an accident. They are driven by a well-connected, high-opportunity alumni network. The result: graduate earnings well above the typical college.

Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.

Institutional Profile

Institution Type
Private College
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate College
Enrollment
954
Setting
Town
Designations
71
Primary Strengths
Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, Physical Sciences

Why students choose West Virginia Wesleyan College

Influential alumni network
High cross-class social capital and reach
Close mentorship
A small, undergraduate-focused community
Strength in Health Professions
Its most-awarded field of study

CollegeRanker Report Card

Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.

C-
Top 57% overall
B
Earnings
$51,593 median
C+
Value
2.9× net price
C
Affordability
$18,083/yr net
C-
Graduation
53% graduate
F
Social Mobility
0.6% climb Q1→Q5
D
Selectivity
93% admit rate
C-
Diversity
0.53 index

Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.

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Overview

With an enrollment of just 954 students, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a tight-knit community where personalized attention is the norm. This school is particularly appealing to those studying Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Criminal Justice, Physical Sciences, and Education. The high acceptance rate of 93% means that many students can find a home here, especially those who thrive in a supportive environment where they can develop both personally and academically.

Looking at life after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $51,593 after ten years in the workforce. That number reflects the value of a degree from West Virginia Wesleyan, especially considering the affordability factor. With 38% of students receiving Pell Grants, the college is accessible to many, creating opportunities for those who might otherwise struggle to afford higher education.

When it comes to finances, the net price after aid sits at $18,083, which is quite manageable for many families. However, students should be aware of the median debt of $27,000 they might carry upon graduation. Those who tend to thrive here are often motivated individuals seeking a balance of academic rigor and community support, ready to embrace the opportunities that come with a Wesleyan education.

Rankings

1

Can I Get In?

How selective West Virginia Wesleyan College is — and how your numbers stack up.

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3.0
Test Score
1050
21

Academics & Admissions

Is It Hard to Get Into West Virginia Wesleyan College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements

West Virginia Wesleyan College, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, keeps admissions accessible, extending offers to roughly 93% of those who apply. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,052. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 53%.

Acceptance Rate 93%
Retention Rate 67%
SAT Average 1052
ACT Midpoint 21
SAT Range 892–1160
ACT Range 16–23
Full-Time Faculty 62%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,450
Student–Faculty Ratio 11:1
Diversity Index 0.53
First-Gen Students 30%
Applicants 1,481
Admitted 1,427
2

Can I Afford It?

What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Attend West Virginia Wesleyan College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid

When weighing the true cost of attending West Virginia Wesleyan College, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $34,090 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $18,083 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,611 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $27,000.

$34,090
In-State Tuition
$34,090
Out-of-State
$18,083
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
38%
Pell Grant Rate
65%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,611
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,807
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,848
Family Income $48K–$75K
$24,004
Family Income $110K+
3

What Happens After?

Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.

Graduate Outcomes

Is West Virginia Wesleyan College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI

Ten years out, alumni of West Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $51,593, roughly in line with national averages for graduates.

$42,672
6 Years After Entry
$46,774
8 Years
$51,593
10 Years
0.52x
Debt-to-Earnings
59%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,672 6yr $46,774 8yr $51,593 10yr

Graduation by Timeframe

47%
100% (194)
47%
100% (194)
47%
100% (194)
47%
100% (194)

How West Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation53%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$18KRetention67%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate38%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$24K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%6.7%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%8.9%MOBILITY0.59%
4

Does It Change Lives?

Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

Does West Virginia Wesleyan College Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a measurable contributor to upward mobility: its mobility rate — the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top — is 0.59%, a more modest figure. About 6.7% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 8.9% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $86,300, a useful read on the campus's socioeconomic mix.

0.59%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
8.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
6.7%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$86,300
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

How Connected Is West Virginia Wesleyan College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs high at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with an economic connectedness score of 1.58 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias is low (-0.03), a sign that students from different economic backgrounds genuinely mix rather than self-segregate. Around 10% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

1.58
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.03
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
9.8%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Institutional Finances

Data: NCES IPEDS

Endowment
Total Expenses
$363,638
Federal Grants
$-13,934,638
Investment Income

Top Programs

The fields West Virginia Wesleyan College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Each links to its degree guide — with salary, growth, and the schools with the strongest outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Hard to Get Into West Virginia Wesleyan College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements +

West Virginia Wesleyan College, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, keeps admissions accessible, extending offers to roughly 93% of those who apply. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,052. The school reports a graduation rate of roughly 53%.

How Much Does It Cost to Attend West Virginia Wesleyan College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid +

When weighing the true cost of attending West Virginia Wesleyan College, prospective students should look past the published sticker price of $34,090 in tuition. The figure that matters more is the average net price — the actual out-of-pocket cost after federal grants, institutional scholarships, and student loans — which works out to about $18,083 for families who qualify for aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $12,611 after need-based grants. Graduates leave with a median federal student-loan debt of about $27,000.

Is West Virginia Wesleyan College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI +

Ten years out, alumni of West Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $51,593, roughly in line with national averages for graduates.

Does West Virginia Wesleyan College Drive Upward Mobility? Economic Mobility & Low-Income Outcomes +

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a measurable contributor to upward mobility: its mobility rate — the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top — is 0.59%, a more modest figure. About 6.7% of students come from families in the bottom income quintile. Among bottom-quintile students who attend, roughly 8.9% go on to reach the top of the income ladder. The median family income of students sits near $86,300, a useful read on the campus's socioeconomic mix.

How Connected Is West Virginia Wesleyan College? Social Capital & Cross-Class Networks +

Social capital — the web of cross-class friendships that researchers link to long-run upward mobility — runs high at West Virginia Wesleyan College, with an economic connectedness score of 1.58 (about 1.0 is the national norm). Its friending bias is low (-0.03), a sign that students from different economic backgrounds genuinely mix rather than self-segregate. Around 10% of students take part in civic and volunteering activity.

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