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Campus & Student Life at West Virginia Wesleyan College

Home 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.

West Virginia Wesleyan College is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

West Virginia Wesleyan Has a Disability Services Site

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.

West Virginia Wesleyan for the Military

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at West Virginia Wesleyan College

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.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at West Virginia Wesleyan College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College

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%).

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West Virginia Wesleyan College is Ranked #610 for Overall Diversity

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.

Overall Diversity at West Virginia Wesleyan College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at West Virginia Wesleyan by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the West Virginia Wesleyan Diversity Guide.

West Virginia Wesleyan College Competes in the NCAA

West Virginia Wesleyan has a total of 548 student athletes, 355 men and 193 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

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

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