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Wheeling University
Wheeling, WVPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wheeling University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Wheeling, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 589 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
589 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading555 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math510 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing38% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,467
Earnings 5yr: $67,448
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,949
Earnings 5yr: $56,888
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,395
Earnings 5yr: $39,631
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $115,236
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,402
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,869
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,503
In-State Tuition$29,875
Out-of-State Tuition$29,875
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
61%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,482
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,949
Completion Signals
23%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
54%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,375
Est. Monthly Payment
$166/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
60%
Men40%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 60% men and 40% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$68,108
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