Wheeling University, WV
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Very Small • Highly ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-InAffiliated with the Roman Catholic ChurchMain Campus
Wheeling University Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity21
Retention21
Graduation23
Earnings47
Diversity47
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wheeling University
92%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
8%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education22%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences1%
Admissions
Getting into Wheeling University
86%Admission Rate
515Median SAT Math
505Median SAT Reading
22Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–560
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–570
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wheeling University
$29KIn-State Tuition
$29KOut-of-State Tuition
$40KAverage Total Cost
$17KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wheeling University
70%Receive Federal Loans
$12KMedian Federal Debt
64%Repayment Rate
$278Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 76% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wheeling University
68%Retention Rate
18%Transfer Rate
10%Withdrawal Rate
59%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 39% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 41% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wheeling University
93%Employment Rate
$39KMedian Salary
$25K25 Pctl Salary
$53K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wheeling University
820Undergraduates
83%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
310Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 12% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wheeling University, WV
West Virginia Northern Community College
2 miles, W
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West Liberty University
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