West Virginia Wesleyan College
WVWC
Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201-2994
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private institution in Buckhannon with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1045, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 909 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,593 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,148.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Main Hall, 1908 Early history West Virginia Wesleyan College was founded in 1890 by the West Virginia Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- •The school opened in 1890, in a new three-story brick building where the current Lynch-Raine Administration Building now stands.
- •Following ten years focusing on college preparatory work, college-level instruction was first offered in 1900 culminating in the first baccalaureate degrees in 1905.
- •Pre-college instruction continued until 1923 when it was discontinued because the high schools in the state had grown enough to adequately perform that task.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1045
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
24.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (64)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WV state average