Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · Private
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Wheeling University admitted 63.2% of applicants university-wide (1,766 of 2,796).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 63.2% | 1,766 | 2,796 |
| In-state | 83.3% | 250 | 300 |
| Out-of-state | 70.0% | 350 | 500 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 66.0% | 990 | 1,500 |
| Women | 59.5% | 745 | 1,252 |
Of 1,766 admitted students, 180 enrolled (10.2% yield).
Wheeling University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1150
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Wheeling University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,585/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,875 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,710 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,585/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,739 |
| $30k–48k | $19,718 |
| $48k–75k | $19,913 |
| $75k–110k | $22,608 |
| Over $110k | $22,824 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Cardinal Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Maroon & Gold Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
- Wheeling University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Cardinal Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Maroon & Gold Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Trustee)
Wheeling University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Wheeling University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
- In 250 words or fewer, please tell us about a significant experience you've had, an accomplishment or risk you have taken, a person who has made a difference in your life, a topic of concern to you, or anything else you think would help us learn more about you. You can choose to submit a graded paper or write something new!250 words · Optional
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,949
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 23.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 54%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,125
- At graduation
Wheeling University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (32%), Psychology (6%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Wheeling University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.