Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 599
Graduate Enrollment: 101
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.07%
Male/Female: 47% / 53% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 49.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 38.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 39.6%
Black: 16.5%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 10.7%
Unknown race: 24.5%
Black: 16.5%
Hispanic: 2.7%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 10.7%
Unknown race: 24.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,796
In-State tuition: $29,290Out-of-State tuition: $29,290
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,620 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $76,163 (2017)
Median Family Income: $59,201 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 56.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,125 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $266 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $27,405 |
| $30k-48k | $27,897 |
| $48k-75k | $27,969 |
| $75k-110k | $29,022 |
| $110k+ | $32,491 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,125 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,200 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,200 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,917 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,355 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 26 | $63,902 ($5,325) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 16 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Science. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $22,676 ($1,890) | $34,900 ($2,908) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 15 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 56 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 32 | $108,612 ($9,051) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $27,000 | $283 | $41,433 ($3,453) | $42,010 ($3,501) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,350Full time faculty: 36%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,212,872 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $11,907,772 (2022)