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
75%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
567Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$57,949Earnings 10yr
$19,040Net Price
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
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cardinals
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia