by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how VWU ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The political science major at VWU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Political Science & Government. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Wesleyan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VWU was $1,500 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,010 | $36,010 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from VWU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
VWU does not offer an online option for its political science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Virginia Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 4 |
| Sociology | 1 |
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