Applying to Batten is straightforward. With rolling admission, a test-optional application, and merit-based scholarships of up to $24,000 per year, getting started is easier than you might think. Your path to a Batten degree starts with three simple steps.
Why Students Choose Batten
Affordable
Over 98% of students receive financial aid. Merit-based scholarships of up to $24,000/year are available. Visit our Scholarship Calculator to see what you qualify for.
Small & Supportive
With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio and small classes, you'll find a community of financial aid advisors, faculty mentors, and staff ready to help you succeed.
Expert Faculty
Ninety percent of our faculty hold a PhD or the highest degree in their field. They're scholars, mentors, and collaborators — not just lecturers.
Coastal Campus
A picturesque 300-acre campus in Virginia Beach, just miles from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. Small-campus feel, big-city access.
Diverse & Inclusive
A campus where 48% of students are self-identified people of color and approximately 25% are first-generation college students.
Research-Driven
You don't have to wait for graduate school. Undergraduate research is an integral part of the Batten experience across every discipline.
Academics
What can I study?
Choose from a wide range of majors, minors, and career-focused programs designed to help you build skills, explore your interests, and prepare for what comes next.
4 Years. Guaranteed.
Batten University guarantees that all students wishing to graduate in four years will be provided necessary courses in their chosen field of study. Any required courses needed beyond four years are provided tuition-free.
Declare your major before your junior year, maintain an average of 16 credit hours per semester, and stay in good standing — we'll take care of the rest.
Failed or repeated courses and late changes to major may void the guarantee. Contact the Office of Enrollment for full program details.
How to Apply
Complete Your Application
Apply directly through Batten or use the Common App — whichever is easiest for you.
Send Your High School Transcript
Request an official transcript (or comparable home-school documentation) be sent to the Center for Enrollment. Transcripts can also be forwarded electronically through Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse.
Batten University · Center for Enrollment Services · 5817 Wesleyan Drive · Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Submit Test Scores (Optional)
Standardized test scores are not required for admission or merit-based scholarships. If you feel your SAT or ACT scores reflect your ability, you may submit them for consideration during our holistic review.
CEEB Code: 5867 · ACT Code: 4429
Ready to Become a Marlin?
Take the next step — apply, schedule a visit, or explore what Batten has to offer.
