| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,441 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,360 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
81 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
26% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 30.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 46.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.1% | Nonresident Alien |
| 10.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.6% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 24.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 53.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.9% | Nonresident Alien |
| 5.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
300 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Norfolk, VA |
| Population of city/town: |
246,139 |
| Nearest major city: |
Virginia Beach, VA |
| Population of nearest major city: |
448,479 |
| Online campus map: |
https://www.vwc.edu/
about-us/campus-map.php |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (50%)
- women's dorms (4%)
- men's dorms (3%)
- sorority housing (5%)
- fraternity housing (2%)
- single-student apartments (13%)
- special housing for disabled students (2%)
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme housing. Wellness hall. (21%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
78% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
60% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
40% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
75% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, Smoking and alcohol prohibited in wellness hall dorms. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
137 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Study of religious freedom and sacred music centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, assistance locating experiential learning opportunities/externships. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, preferential registration, co-advising. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
3 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
3 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
7% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
5 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
3% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Marlin Chronicle, published monthly |
| Number of honor societies: |
19 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
65 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Hebrew Club, Holy Fire, Young Life, Habitat for Humanity, Religious Life Council, Shalom |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Cultural Art Society, SALSA, American Indian Council, Asian American Society, African Student Association |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Ambassadors, Traditional Music Society, Record Label DJs, step team, Electronic Music Society, Campus Kaleidoscope, Fairy Godmothers, Gay Straight Alliance, Circle K, Habitat for Humanity, Youth Matters, Order of Infinity, SVEA/NEA, IMAGINE, The Link, First Year Leadership Council, Honors and Scholars, Residence Hall Association, Wesleyan Activities Council, Greek Presidents, Relay for Life, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternal Council, SEAL, Beekeepers Association, College Republicans, Democracy Matters, Model UN, Young Democrats, Political Science Association, Society for the Advancement of Management; French, German, Spanish, drama, anime, commuter, recreation majors, psychology, and science clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Joanne Renn,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
navy blue, silver, and white |
| School mascot: |
Marlin |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cheerleading | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cheerleading | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's field hockey | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
22% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
50% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball or softball complex; field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer fields; basketball and tennis courts |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, canoeing, climbing wall, flag football, mud games, racquetball, running, soccer, swimming, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Norfolk, VA (3 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Newport News, VA (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Norfolk, VA (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Norfolk, VA (8 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
14% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
yes |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
32% immediately, 47% within 5 years of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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George Mason University, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Virginia Commonwealth University. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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American Funds Group, Chesapeake Public Schools, City of Virginia Beach, Landmark Communications, Norfolk Public Schools, Tidewater Community College, USAA, Virginia Beach Police, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Wesleyan College. |
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