Wheeling University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Quick Facts
567
Total Enrollment
75%
Acceptance Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
$48,482
Median Earnings (6yr)
$29,475
In-State Tuition
$19,040
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Wheeling University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 316 Washington Ave |
| City | Wheeling, WV |
| ZIP Code | 26003 |
| County | Ohio County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Jacqueline McGlade (Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 567 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 34% |
| Male | 66% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 43.9% |
| Black | 27.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.6% |
| Unknown | 16.9% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 9.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 1.2% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$29,475
In-State Tuition
$29,475
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,265
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,040
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 25% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 56% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 25% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,125 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,375 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 64% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,139 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,524 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,257 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,265 |
| $110,001+ | $22,026 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$48,482
6 Years After
$54,144
8 Years After
$57,949
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $32,850 | 75th percentile: $69,196
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,790
Low Income
$48,970
Middle Income
$48,891
High Income
Student Outcomes
66%
Full-Time Retention
32%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$4,198
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,622
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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