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Wheeling University

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV · City · 589 students
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$20,503
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
27%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$57,949
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
63%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Wheeling University, a private Catholic institution in West Virginia, is highly regarded for its close-knit community and career-focused education, particularly through its premier programs in Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Exercise Science. The campus culture is defined by a vibrant NCAA Division II athletic tradition and a deep commitment to the Catholic value of service, encouraging students to grow both inside and outside the classroom. As the only Catholic university in the state, Wheeling distinguishes itself by offering exceptionally small class sizes that guarantee personalized faculty mentorship alongside robust hands-on clinical and internship opportunities.

Wikipedia:Wheeling University is a private Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was founded as "Wheeling College" in 1954 by the Society of Jesus and was a Jesuit institution until 2019. Wheeling University competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Mountain East Conference.

Location
Wheeling, WV, 26003 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
38 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$29,875
Housing & food (on campus)$12,470
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$44,610
Average net price$20,503
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$29,875
Housing & food (on campus)$12,470
Books & supplies$1,240
Cost of attendance$44,610
Average net price$20,503
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: wheeling.edu
How it’s made up · 2025-26
Wheeling University’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$29,090
Fees$2,000
Housing$13,520
Total published by the school$44,610
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,739
$30–48k
$19,718
$48–75k
$19,913
$75–110k
$22,608
$110k+
$22,824
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
27%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
16%
Back for yr 2
54%
Transferred
39%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 7% transferred · 32% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,482
10 yrs after entry$57,949
Debt
Median at graduation$25,125
Monthly payment$266
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27.1k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
20

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Student Body
Gender
Men 60%Women 40%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$59,200
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
5%
Black
22%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
20%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,482
After 10 yrs
$57,949
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14
Biology, General5
Criminal Justice and Corrections5
Education, General4
Psychology, General3
English Language and Literature, General2
Physical Sciences, General2
Accounting and Related Services2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,906/mo
Teaching spend
$7,539
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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