by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 979 undergraduates in 2020, West Virginia Wesleyan is a small, private college located in Buckhannon, West Virginia. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, West Virginia Wesleyan offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by West Virginia Wesleyan can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our West Virginia Wesleyan Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at West Virginia Wesleyan. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit West Virginia Wesleyan Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", West Virginia Wesleyan does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit West Virginia Wesleyan Veteran Services . For more information, check out our West Virginia Wesleyan for Veterans Guide.
West Virginia Wesleyan offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
West Virginia Wesleyan has a comparatively small, student body. There were 979 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 971 (99.2%). Part-time attendance was 8 (0.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 971 | 8 | 979 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, West Virginia Wesleyan receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank West Virginia Wesleyan #610 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at West Virginia Wesleyan by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the West Virginia Wesleyan Diversity Guide.
West Virginia Wesleyan has a total of 548 student athletes, 355 men and 193 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,140,070 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,140,070 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to West Virginia Wesleyan College Athletics