Virginia Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,651
- Admitted
- 1,890
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has fallen from 89% in 2014–15 to 71.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,072 to 2,651 (+28%) over that period.
Its 71.3% rate makes Virginia Wesleyan University more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.3% for women vs 67.4% for men, a 6.9-point gap). Virginia Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,072 | 1,845 | 89% | 406 |
| 2015–16 | 1,850 | 1,712 | 92.5% | 349 |
| 2016–17 | 1,654 | 1,488 | 90% | 368 |
| 2017–18 | 2,231 | 1,559 | 69.9% | 423 |
| 2018–19 | 2,656 | 1,870 | 70.4% | 354 |
| 2019–20 | 2,323 | 1,785 | 76.8% | 344 |
| 2020–21 | 2,195 | 1,624 | 74% | 326 |
| 2021–22 | 2,076 | 1,793 | 86.4% | 341 |
| 2022–23 | 1,718 | 1,399 | 81.4% | 281 |
| 2023–24 | 2,651 | 1,890 | 71.3% | 373 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,485 | 1,104 | 74.3% |
| Men | 1,166 | 786 | 67.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–670 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 580–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–29 | 2% |
How Virginia Wesleyan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Virginia Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 71.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,890 admitted of 2,651 applicants).
Is Virginia Wesleyan University test optional?
Virginia Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Virginia Wesleyan University?
Virginia Wesleyan University received 2,651 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,890.
What SAT score do you need for Virginia Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Virginia Wesleyan University typically scored 560–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Virginia Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Virginia Wesleyan University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89% in 2014–15 to 71.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.vwu.edu/.