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Wheeling University
Wheeling University
WHEELING, WV . 4 Year 3.3
#1415 in Best Colleges in America
316 WASHINGTON AVE WHEELING, WV 26003

Overview

Wheeling University is located in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA, and was founded in 1954. It is the only Catholic university in the state. The university is renowned for its small class sizes and practice-oriented approach, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across fields such as health sciences, business, education, and psychology. The compact campus exudes a humanistic atmosphere, emphasizing personalized student development and community engagement. The university's sports teams, known as the Cardinals, compete in NCAA Division II competitions. Wheeling University upholds the integration of liberal arts education and faith, committed to cultivating graduates with critical thinking skills and a sense of social responsibility.

Rankings

  • 461

    #461 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 477

    #477 in Best College Athletics in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 461 of 1,306
  • Best College Athletics in America 477 of 1,344
  • Best Colleges for Student Athletes in America 604 of 1,323

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • C+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • C+Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    24 Graduates
  • Nursing
    23 Graduates
  • High School Education
    17 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    10 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Education
    7 Graduates
  • Psychology
    4 Graduates
  • Accounting
    2 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    2 Graduates
  • Corporate Communications
    1 Graduate

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 78%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    950-1180
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,244
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    506 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    93
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    47%
  • Varsity Athletes
    83%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Mountain East Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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