Virginia Wesleyan University

United States

Tuition fee

$36,000

QS ranking

University ranking

U.S. News: Top Regional Colleges (South); Princeton Review: Best Colleges in the Southeast

Virginia Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university in Virginia Beach, Virginia, founded in 1961, enrolling about 1,600 undergraduates, including international students from 15+ countries. The 300-acre coastal campus offers 40+ undergraduate majors, select master’s programs, and an Ed.D., with strong sustainability initiatives, NCAA Division III athletics, and comprehensive student support.

Academic programs

Tuition Fees (2025–26)

Approximate annual or program totals; amounts vary by program.

Undergraduate (International)

$36,000/year

Graduate

$10,000–$18,000/year

Ed.D.

$21,000–$24,000 total (3-year program)

Scholarships

Merit- and need-based awards for undergraduates, plus limited graduate assistantships.

Global Scholars Program

Up to $21,000/year for international undergraduates.

Merit-based scholarships

Up to 50% tuition coverage.

Wesleyan Excellence Awards

Awards recognizing outstanding academic achievement.

Graduate Assistantships

Limited positions available for some programs.

External scholarships

Opportunities via EducationUSA or home governments.

Rankings

U.S. News & World Report: Ranked among the top Regional Colleges (South).

Princeton Review: Best Colleges in the Southeast.

Green University: Recognized for environmental sustainability and campus ecology.

Student Life & Campus

300-acre wooded campus near the Atlantic coast; 10 minutes to Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Safe, inclusive, and eco-friendly learning environment with sustainability initiatives.

On-campus housing and meal plans available.

International Student Services: visa support, orientation, advising.

Active student life with 50+ clubs and NCAA Division III athletics.

Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.

Marine science research center.

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