Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV • privateDII | Mountain East Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 648 • Total: 878
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, WV
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 395 (61.0%) • Female: 253 (39.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 9 1.4%
Black/African American 164 25.3%
Hispanic/Latino 27 4.2%
White 344 53.1%
Two or More Races 8 1.2%
International 70 10.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
75.2%
1,581 admitted from 2,103 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
32.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
26.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
66.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$35,390
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $29,090
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$5,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,139
$30,001-48,000 $13,524
$48,001-75,000 $19,257
$75,001-110,000 $21,265
$110,001+ $22,026
Students Receiving Pell Grants
78%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$19,164

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Mountain East Conference
Men's Sports (11)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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