by our College Data Analytics TeamIs VWU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
VWU is ranked #1,960 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Virginia, it ranks #43 of 81 for value.
These VWU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #22 of 35 |
| Sports Management | #259 of 492 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #301 of 425 |
| Psychology | #345 of 534 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #429 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #429 of 638 |
| Health & Physical Education | #442 of 757 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #451 of 678 |
| Biology Studies | #625 of 1,050 |
| General Biology | #628 of 1,055 |
Below is the detailed VWU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Virginia Wesleyan University is ranked #34 out of #92 in Virginia for quality and #43 out of #81 for Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the VWU financial aid page to be sure.
Virginia Wesleyan University is ranked #1,960 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Virginia Wesleyan University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at VWU costs about $21,252. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,007 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,190 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,676 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,252 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,007 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the VWU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a VWU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $204,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,007 | #1,960 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,704 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $204,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,007 | #43 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,704 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at VWU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,365 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,471 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,364 |
| $75K–$110K | $23,470 |
| Over $110K | $25,187 |
About 95% of VWU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,563 per year. Get more details on the VWU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average VWU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.