More selective than 50% of West Virginia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
43% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 25% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose West Virginia Wesleyan College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, West Virginia Wesleyan College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 472 | 600 |
| SAT math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 892 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
West Virginia Wesleyan College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 472–600 | 420–560 | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 460–580 | 418–563 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is West Virginia Wesleyan College compared with other West Virginia colleges?
West Virginia Wesleyan College has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 West Virginia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wheeling University | 63% | 23% | $20,503 |
| 5 | Appalachian Bible College | 78% | 71% | $11,579 |
| 6 | West Virginia University | 89% | 65% | $15,634 |
| 7 | Concord University | 93% | 39% | $9,966 |
| 8 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | 93% | 57% | $18,083 |
| 9 | Davis & Elkins College | 94% | 39% | $18,273 |
| 10 | Marshall University | 96% | 51% | $7,502 |
| 11 | West Virginia State University | 96% | 39% | $11,139 |
| 12 | Shepherd University | 97% | 51% | $11,363 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All West Virginia colleges →
Who enrolls at West Virginia Wesleyan College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
West Virginia Wesleyan College admissions questions
What is the West Virginia Wesleyan College acceptance rate?
West Virginia Wesleyan College accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,343 of 1,413 applicants were admitted.
Does West Virginia Wesleyan College require the SAT or ACT?
West Virginia Wesleyan College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 43% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?
The middle 50% of West Virginia Wesleyan College enrolled first-year students scored 892–1160 on the SAT and 16–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at West Virginia Wesleyan College?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (307 of 1,343).
Is West Virginia Wesleyan College getting harder to get into?
West Virginia Wesleyan College accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to West Virginia Wesleyan College overview