Wheeling University (WJU)

Black Pinpoint 316 Washington Avenue | Wheeling, WV | 26003

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,640
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Acceptance Rate
86%
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Average HS GPA
3.33

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 520

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 540

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,090
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2400
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
9900
Approximate Expenses per year
$43,890

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
142
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Terminal Degree
79

Gender

Women
79
Men
63
Minority
6
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
47%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
56%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

46% female54% male

Out of State

69% are out
of state
31% are
in-state

Students

88% are
full time
12% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
861
Foreign Countries Represented
13

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.49%
Asian
0.24%
Black
11.95%
Hispanic
3.41%
Caucasian
67.44%
Unknown
12.20%
International
1.71%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
76%
First-Year Students
90%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Christopher Rouhier
Director of Admissions
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Office of Admissions 316 Washington Avenue Wheeling, WV 26003
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304-243-2106

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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Morning and Afternoon
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304-243-2106

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Morning and Afternoon
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Varies

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The closest airport is Pittsburgh International Airport. Limousine service is available from the airport to Wheeling. Please contact Airport Limousine Service, 180 29th Street, 800-326-2907. A Greyhound Bus depot is located at 1405 Main Street in downtown Wheeling, 304-232-1500.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the West: Via I-70, take Washington Avenue Exit 2B. Turn left onto Washington Avenue. Turn right after crossing I-70. Almost immediately after the bend, you will see the entrance to Whecling Jesuit University on your left. From the East: Via I-70, take Washington Avenue Exit 2B (be careful-this is a short exit ramp). Turn right onto Washington Avenue. Almost immediately, on the left is the entrance to Wheeling Jesuit University. From the Pittsburgh Airport: Upon leaving the airport, follow PA-60 and signs for Pittsburgh. Exit right for I-79 South (to Washington, PA). After 22 miles, exit right, I-70 West (to Wheeling, WV). Exit 2B. Turn right onto Washington Avenue. Almost immediately, on the left is the entrance WJU. From Columbus, OH: 270 South Bypass around Columbus. 70 East to Exit 2B. Turn left onto Washington Avenue. Cross I-70, then turn right. Almost immediately on your left is the entrance to WJU.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following is a list of local accommodations: Hampton Inn - Wheeling (304-233-0440), Spring Hill Suites -Wheeling (304-232-8903), Wilson Lodge - Oglebay Park, Wheeling (304-243-4090), Super 8 - Wheeling (304-243-9400), Wheeling Island Hotel - Wheeling (877-946-4373), McClure City Center Hotel - Wheeling (304-232-0300), Park View Chalets-Wheeling (304-233-7055).


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intercollegiate sports
53%

Men's Sports (Cardinals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Cardinals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Kathy Tagg, M.A.
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
29
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

Please visit The Princeton Review's page on campus safety for additional resources:

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The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple, CDW-G, Microsoft

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesAug 1
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Notification DateNov 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,413
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,173
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,941
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,151
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$27,335
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
47%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
56%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - On Campus Interviews
07 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
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03 EDUCATION.

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
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04 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering Science.
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05 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
  • Nursing Administration.
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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07 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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11 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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13 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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14 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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16 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Theology/Theological Studies.

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