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Wheeling University Trade Programs

Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wheeling, WV. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Wheeling University?

Contact information for Wheeling University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone:	3042432000
Website:	www.wheeling.edu/
Admissions:	www.wheeling.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wheeling.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Wheeling University?

You can apply to Wheeling University online at: https://www.wheeling.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/

Wheeling University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Wheeling University

This is what Wheeling University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Wheeling University?

Wheeling University maintains an acceptance rate of 63%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Wheeling University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,500	990	66%
Women	1,252	745	60%

Can I Afford Wheeling University?

The average net price after aid at Wheeling University is $19,040. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,090
In-State Fees	$785
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,090
Out-of-State Fees	$785
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$29,875
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,875

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 36% of students at Wheeling University receive some form of financial aid (232 students).

Nearly 88% of students at Wheeling University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,560 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,241.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Wheeling University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,216 per year.

Wheeling University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 258 students enrolled at Wheeling University, all undergraduate. Wheeling University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 567 undergraduate students at Wheeling University, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wheeling University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	116
Hispanic	24
White	287
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	109

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Wheeling University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	44
West Virginia	21
Pennsylvania	13
Maryland	10
California	6

Additionally, approximately 19.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Wheeling University

Wheeling University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

288 undergraduate students at Wheeling University took at least one online class — of those, 44 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Wheeling University

Wheeling University offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Wheeling University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.