Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private, religous school located in the urban setting of Virginia Beach, VA, less than an hour from Hampton Roads.

Founded in 1961, Marlins currently enrolls around 1,347 students a year, including 1,274 undergrads. The institution runs on a 4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term) academic calendar.

Marlins's endowment was valued at $60,300,000 in 2021.

Admissions Facts About Marlins

Acceptance rate: 74%

Average GPA: 3.42

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

Marlins Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Virginia Wesleyan University. Around 74 percent of all applicants to Marlins are accepted each year.

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.42 out of 4.0.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is Marlins a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of the 406 students who started at Marlins as first-time freshman, 186 graduate within four years.

Around 50 percent of students who started at Marlins earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $35,515 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Marlins sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Marlins a good school for YOU?

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