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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateBusiness Focus
Known for business — close-knit campus
Wheeling University is a private institution in Wheeling with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 567 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,949 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,040.
Established
1954
Motto
Luceat Lux Vestra
Mascot
Iggy the Cardinal
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
75%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
567Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$57,949Earnings 10yr
$19,040Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate75.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$29,475
Room & Board$12,420
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$41,265
Average Net Price$19,040
Median Debt at Graduation$25,125
Monthly Payment (10yr)$266
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,139
$30–48K$13,524
$48–75K$19,257
$75–110K$21,265
$110K+$22,026
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,040
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,375
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (38)
Student Body
Undergrads
567
Gender Split
34% / 66%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
Race & Ethnicity
White 44%
Black 28%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 2%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate32.0%
Freshman Retention65.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$48,482
8 Years$54,144
10 Years$57,949
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$46,800
Men
$54,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cardinals
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)