Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-2000
Founded in 1854, Wheeling University is a private, coeducational university located in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and over 20 graduate programs.
Wheeling University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
The university's sports teams compete in the NCAA Division II and are known as the Wheeling Cardinals. The men's and women's basketball teams both compete in the Mountain East Conference.
The university's campus covers more than 50 acres and includes several buildings of historical and architectural significance. The main campus buildings are clustered around a central green space, known as The Quad.
The university's main academic building is Old Main, which was built in 1871 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other notable campus buildings include the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the McLaughlin Hall Administration Building, and the Virginia Thomas Law Center.
The university's library, the Robert C. Byrd Library, is also located on the main campus. The library is named for former United States Senator Robert C. Byrd, who was a strong supporter of higher education in West Virginia.
The university's student population is approximately 1,500, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1. The average class size is 20 students.
Wheeling University is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
Wheeling University is located in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. The city is situated on the Ohio River and is home to a variety of businesses and industries.
The university is within a short drive of several major metropolitan areas, including Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; and Charleston, West Virginia.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 857
Acceptance Rate: 76.82%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.wju.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.wju.edu/finaid/default.html
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $43000
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $43000
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Wheeling University is $171639.03. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Wheeling University. For graduates of Wheeling University, we saw an average early-career income of $48400.00 and mid-career income of $84700.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.