Buckhannon, WV
West Virginia Wesleyan College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 31 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 95% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,287 | 1,467 | 326 | 64% |
| 2020 | 2,182 | 1,434 | 259 | 66% |
| 2021 | 1,766 | 1,491 | 302 | 84% |
| 2022 | 1,481 | 1,427 | 275 | 96% |
| 2023 | 1,413 | 1,343 | 307 | 95% |
Fall 2023 applicants
691 of 722 women and 648 of 686 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
West Virginia Wesleyan College has an acceptance rate of 95% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,343 of 1,413 applicants.
Less Selective. West Virginia Wesleyan College admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 95 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,413 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 307 enrolled.
No. West Virginia Wesleyan College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 31 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 95% — it has become less selective.