Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$31,567

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

60%

male

40%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,145
Declined 431
Total Received 1,576
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Private

594

undergraduate students

155

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1954, Wheeling University (formerly Wheeling Jesuit University) is a Catholic university. Its 65-acre campus is located in a residential section of Wheeling, WV, 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 749
Established in 1954
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

65-acre, suburban campus in Wheeling (population: 27,066), 60 miles from Pittsburgh. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Pittsburgh. School operates transportation around local community. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Wheeling University
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV
26003

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
79%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
91%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
32%
Top 1/2
60%
Bottom 1/2
40%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,145
Declined 431
Total Received 1,576

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,993

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,475
Housing $6,520
Food $5,900
Additional fees $2,092
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $45,287
Average Financial Aid - $20,993
Total with Avg. Aid $24,294

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 624-6992
F: 304 243-4397
finaid@wju.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, hockey

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, Mountain East Conference, College Rugby East Division (Division I-A)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

749

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79%

594
students

Female
40%
239

Male
60%
355

21%

155
students

Female
50%
77

Male
50%
78

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

506
students

Female
37%
187

Male
63%
319

15%

88
students

Female
59%
52

Male
41%
36

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
27%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
50%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 7
Countries most often represented Argentina
Canada
Micronesia
Spain
The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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