Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Wesleyan University's campus is located in a suburban area of Virginia Beach. The campus notably houses both the Chesapeake Bay Academy and the Tidewater Collegiate Academy. VWU offers collaborative programs such as The Hive work development center and VWU-Chesapeake, a program for incarcerated individuals. The school is planning to change its name to Batten University in 2026.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Virginia Wesleyan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 48% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $20,171, roughly 45% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $18,365 | $73,460 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,471 | $61,884 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,364 | $73,456 |
| $75K – $110K | $23,470 | $93,880 |
| $110K+ | $25,187 | $100,748 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $36,960 | $147,840 |
Programs at Virginia Wesleyan University
4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Business Administration
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51
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$41,536/yr | High | 3.0x |
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Criminal Justice
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43
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$39,404/yr | Moderate | 2.4x |
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Biology
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29
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$30,921/yr | High | 2.8x |
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Psychology
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25
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$31,123/yr | High | 1.9x |
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