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Wheeling University

Wheeling University is a small, private institution located in Wheeling, wv. Founded in 1954, Wheeling University offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 2
619 undergraduates
$29,475 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wheeling University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 63.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.33
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wheeling University is known for one of its top majors: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Educational Administration and Supervision
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $29,475
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,420
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $2,092
Cost of attendance* $45,287
Average financial aid package $26,835
Estimated cost $18,452 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,475
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,420
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $2,092
Cost of attendance* $45,287
Average financial aid package $26,835
Estimated cost $18,452 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wheeling University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 619, with gender binary students split 60% male and 40% female.

Total enrollment

774

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
52%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wheeling University, students love their Student Government Association (SGA). Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
3042432000
www.wheeling.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association (sga)

Campus activity board (cab)

Black student union

Student nurses club

Psychology club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wheeling University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wheeling University?

Wheeling University is located in Wheeling, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at Wheeling University? 

The acceptance rate for Wheeling University is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for Wheeling University?

The average high school GPA for Wheeling University students was 3.33.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wheeling University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wheeling University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $181,148.

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