West Virginia Wesleyan College Acceptance Rate
Buckhannon, West Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,413
- Admitted
- 1,343
- Yield
- 22.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate has risen from 77.6% in 2014–15 to 95% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,789 to 1,413 (-21%) over that period.
Its 95% rate makes West Virginia Wesleyan College more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 31%.
West Virginia Wesleyan College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,789 | 1,388 | 77.6% | 416 |
| 2015–16 | 1,782 | 1,376 | 77.2% | 392 |
| 2016–17 | 1,730 | 1,337 | 77.3% | 387 |
| 2017–18 | 2,272 | 1,605 | 70.6% | 366 |
| 2018–19 | 2,159 | 1,515 | 70.2% | 323 |
| 2019–20 | 2,287 | 1,467 | 64.1% | 326 |
| 2020–21 | 2,182 | 1,434 | 65.7% | 259 |
| 2021–22 | 1,766 | 1,491 | 84.4% | 302 |
| 2022–23 | 1,481 | 1,427 | 96.4% | 275 |
| 2023–24 | 1,413 | 1,343 | 95% | 307 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 722 | 691 | 95.7% |
| Men | 686 | 648 | 94.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–580 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 418–563 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 25% |
How West Virginia Wesleyan compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate?
West Virginia Wesleyan College's acceptance rate is 95% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,343 admitted of 1,413 applicants).
Is West Virginia Wesleyan College test optional?
West Virginia Wesleyan College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Virginia Wesleyan College?
West Virginia Wesleyan College received 1,413 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,343.
What SAT score do you need for West Virginia Wesleyan College?
Admitted students at West Virginia Wesleyan College typically scored 460–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 418–563 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is West Virginia Wesleyan College getting harder to get into?
West Virginia Wesleyan College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.6% in 2014–15 to 95% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wvwc.edu/.