BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –  West Virginia Wesleyan College is celebrating a strong period of growth, welcoming its largest mid-year class of new students in over five years. Following two consecutive years of increased fall enrollment, the college is seeing significant strides in both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Graduate program enrollment has surged by 40% compared to Spring 2024, driven by the success of its newest offerings: the Executive MBA and the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. WVWC also continues to expand its graduate options with established programs in athletic training, creative writing, and nursing.

John Waltz, Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing, commented on the positive outlook:  “Our spring new student cohort features many transfer students choosing Wesleyan from other institutions all around the country.   They find our curriculum to be flexible and transfer-ready.  We welcome them and several first-time freshmen joining our community”.  

Additionally, WVWC has formed key partnerships this academic year with Laurel College of Technology and Bethany College. These agreements create seamless pathways for Laurel’s nursing graduates to earn an RN to Master of Science in Nursing, and for Bethany students to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at WVWC, further enriching the college’s educational impact.

“The continued growth in our enrollment is a testament to the quality and relevance of our academic offerings,” stated Provost, Dr. Lynn M. Linder. “We’re seeing students recognize the value of a Wesleyan education, whether they’re pursuing undergraduate degrees or advancing their careers through our graduate programs. Our commitment to academic excellence, coupled with our focus on developing dynamic leaders, is preparing graduates to be successful in their careers and beyond in a rapidly changing world.”

This growth highlights WVWC’s commitment to providing diverse and dynamic opportunities for both current and prospective students.   Accepted high school students interested in Fall enrollment can attend Orange and Black Scholarship Recognition Day on Saturday, February 22.  Signups are online at www.wvwc.edu.  

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for more than 130 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2025 Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan ninth in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and clinical mental health counseling; 20 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.