Virginia Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $51,255. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,255 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,500 |
| Room and Board | $11,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,579 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,676 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,080 |
| $30–48k | $17,108 |
| $48–75k | $15,967 |
| $75–110k | $22,603 |
| $110k+ | $24,782 |
Virginia Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $51,255. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $14,080; middle-income families pay around $15,967; higher-income families pay approximately $24,782. Azimuth ranks Virginia Wesleyan University #946 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Virginia Wesleyan University uses the FAFSA and CSS Profile to assess financial need and distribute need-based aid. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families should review the financial aid page ↗ for current aid policies and application deadlines. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $39,446; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,183, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Virginia Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,183, placing the institution in the 10.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,957 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Virginia Wesleyan University in the 14.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Virginia Wesleyan University #1310 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Virginia Wesleyan University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $63,159, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 33 students earning median 4-year earnings of $43,511, also outperforming its national benchmark at 0.9x. Criminal Justice enrolls 17 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,247, performing at 0.9x benchmark. These programs anchor Virginia Wesleyan University's return profile, with Business representing the institution's primary degree focus.
