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  • WHEELING, WV
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Wheeling University

#6 in Best Value Colleges in West Virginia
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B minus
    12. Safety
      B+
    Wheeling U is a private, Catholic university located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 476 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Wheeling U acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and High School Education. Graduating 42% of students, Wheeling U alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,800.
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    316 WASHINGTON AVE
    WHEELING, WV 26003
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Mountain East Conference
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    WU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    77%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    910-1130
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    wheeling.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $30,366 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,188 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      24 Graduates
    • Nursing
      23 Graduates
    • High School Education
      17 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      10 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      9 Graduates
    • Education
      7 Graduates
    • Psychology
      4 Graduates
    • Accounting
      2 Graduates
    • Chemistry
      2 Graduates
    • Corporate Communications
      1 Graduate
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      82%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      18%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    476 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    106
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    64%
    Varsity Athletes
    63%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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