Wheeling University
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (38)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Cardinals
History & Fun Facts
- •Wheeling College was founded through a partnership of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston with the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus.
- •Ground was broken on November 24, 1953, and the college was officially incorporated on September 25, 1954.
- •For the 1987–1988 school year, the university became Wheeling Jesuit College, and in July 1996, gained university status.
- •In 2012, university leadership was accused by the federal government of misappropriating NASA grant money received for sponsored programs.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WV state average + city premium