
In the most recent application year of 2023, West Virginia Wesleyan College reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 95%, with 1,413 applicants and 1,343 accepted. This rate is slightly down from 96.4% in 2022, which saw 1,481 applicants and 1,427 accepted. A notable decline occurred in 2021, where the acceptance rate dropped to 84.4% from 96.4% just the prior year, amidst a higher applicant pool of 1,766. Historical data illustrates a downward trend from a 65.7% acceptance rate in 2020 to a peak of 96.4% in 2022, highlighting the fluctuating competitiveness of the admissions process at the college.