Virginia Wesleyan University

Consult with Virginia Wesleyan University's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Marlins Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Marlins's admissions stats.

Marlins 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

Virginia Wesleyan University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Virginia Wesleyan University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Marlins?

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Marlins does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Virginia Wesleyan University Admissions

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Transferring to Virginia Wesleyan University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Marlins

Marlins has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Marlins?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Marlins

What does Marlins consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Marlins for more information on admission factors.

Marlins 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Marlins, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Marlins's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Marlins?

Students admitted to Marlins have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4. Marlins considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 69% submitted a class rank. At Marlins 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 66% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Virginia Wesleyan University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	19.47%
3.75 and 3.99	12.98%
3.50 and 3.74	16.22%
3.25 and 3.49	11.5%
3.00 and 3.24	11.8%
2.50 and 2.9	18.88%
2.00 and 2.49	8.26%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Marlins directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Marlins looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Marlins is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of Marlins's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Marlins?

What is a Good ACT Score for Marlins?

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More Information on Transferring to Virginia Wesleyan University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Marlins. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Marlins during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Marlins Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Marlins?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Marlins.

Does Marlins accept transfer credits?

✅ Marlins accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Marlins accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Marlins accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Marlins accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Marlins?

❌ No, Marlins is test optional, so you can decide whether to include your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Marlins's acceptance rate?

✅ Marlins has an acceptance rate of 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Marlins?

❌ Marlins does not offer early decision.

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