Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1961Large citySEVP certified

About

Batten University is a private university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. The university is nonsectarian but historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church. It enrolls 4,632 learners in all locations: 1,676 students annually in undergraduate and graduate programs, 2,601 in VWU Global Campus, and 355 students at LUJ/VWU Global (Japan). Virginia Wesleyan transitioned from a college to a university in 2017.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$38,780
Estimated total for international students: US$51,940

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,256
Graduate students: 104
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 73%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 45%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$54,390

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (45)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMathematics and Statistics, OtherMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducation, GeneralEducation, Other

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.