Wheeling University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	693
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheeling University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Wheeling University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wheeling University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Wheeling University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wheeling University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,290

Cost of attendance at Wheeling University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,290

Cost of attendance at Wheeling University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wheeling University received on average $13,244 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,244

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	93	47%	$4,564	$424,411
Other Federal Grant	186	95%	$3,491	$649,338
State Grant/Scholarships	10	5%	$3,965	$39,646
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	196	100%	$9,728	$1,906,766
Total Grant & Scholarships	196	100%	$13,244	$2,595,750

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wheeling University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wheeling University students is 56.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.8%.

56.5%

African American 65.2% 15 students
white 62.3% 81 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain East Conference
Baseball Mountain East Conference
Basketball Mountain East Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wheeling University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wheeling University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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