C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV West Virginia Wesleyan, founded in 1890, is a church-affiliated college. Its 80-acre campus is located in Buckhannon, in northcentral West Virginia. Web Site www.wvwc.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,367 Women 725 (53.0%) Men 642 (47.0%) Graduate Students 102 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 77% of 1,762 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.46 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 498 average 440-557 range of middle 50% 491 average 432-510 range of middle 50% 477 average 420-550 range of middle 50% 23 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $41,748 Tuition and Fees $27,858 Room and Board $7,890 Average Percent of Need Met 87% Average Freshman Award $28,857 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $28,232
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 88 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Buckhannon Population 5,645 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 93% of freshmen, 79% of all students NCAA Division II Bobcats 25% of women participate 25% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 34% 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 9.2% Black/African-American 1.9% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.4% White 1.4% Unknown 5.3% from 17 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required July 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 59 College Avenue City, State, Zip Buckhannon, WV 26201 Phone (304) 473-8510 Fax (304) 472-2571 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admission@wvwc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $35 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Recommended for all freshmen x required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 77% of 1,762 applicants were admitted 80% of 893 applicants were admitted 74% of 869 applicants were admitted 511 (38%) of 1,356 admitted students enrolled 244 (34%) of 714 admitted students enrolled 267 (42%) of 642 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 31% Score of 400-500 43% Score of 300-400 12% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 7% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 1% 498 average 440-557 range of middle 50% 491 average 432-510 range of middle 50% 477 average 420-550 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.46 3.75 and Above 37% 3.50-3.74 19% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 12% 2.50-2.99 14% 2.00-2.49 4% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below 23 average 20-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 27% Top quarter: 56% Top half: 85% Bottom half: 15% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian 1% Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $41,748 Tuition and Fees $27,858 Room and Board $7,890 Books and Supplies $2,500 Other Expenses $3,500 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003830 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 87% Average Award $28,857 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 440 (93.4%) of freshmen 392 (89.1%) of applicants 392 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 120 (30.6%) of aid recipients Received by 392 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,528 Received by 288 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,103 Received by 68 (17.3%) of aid recipients 78 (16.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,089 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 86% Average Award $28,234 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,179 (87.7%) of undergraduates 1,071 (79.6%) of applicants 1,070 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need 335 (31.3%) of aid recipients Received by 170 (15.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,582 Received by 766 (71.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,709 Received by 183 (17.1%) of aid recipients 260 (19.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,178
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 71% Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates $28,232 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Physical Sciences Physical Sciences, English Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music Community Service, Leadership, Religious Involvement Religious Involvement, Leadership, Community Service Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation Children of Faculty/Staff, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Religious Affiliation, International Students, Relatives of Clergy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Art Teacher Education Art Therapy/Therapist Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business/Managerial Economics Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Chemistry, General Chemistry, Other Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Creative Writing Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Drawing Economics, General Education, General Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Environmental Science Fine/Studio Arts, General Health Teacher Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General History, General Information Science/Studies International Relations and Affairs Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Painting Pharmaceutical Sciences Philosophy Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Religious Education Rhetoric and Composition Secondary Education and Teaching Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Health professions and related sciences Engineering Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships, New York semester, Washington semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 88 Part-Time Faculty 47 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 75% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 25% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 3% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 37% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 22% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 150,500 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Business Administration and Management--General Education--General Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Nurse Midwifery Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Psychiatric Nursing Writing
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Buckhannon Population 5,645 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Small town 180 acres Temperature 16.2 average low in January, 77.6 average high in September Rain 152 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 135 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh, Pa. 30 mile(s) from campus in Clarksburg 135 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburg, Pa. HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 21% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 93% of freshmen, 79% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Bobcats Orange and black Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports skiing (downhill) lacrosse, skiing (downhill) Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook 25% of women participate 25% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,367 Women 725 (53.0%) Men 642 (47.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,345 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 102 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1% Asian 9.2% Black/African-American 1.9% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.4% White 1.4% Unknown 5.3% from 17 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 43.4% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 58.1% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 60.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 34% Disciplines Pursued Business 9% Law 5% Arts and Sciences 7% Medicine 3% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015