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Wheeling University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

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Wheeling University currently offers Campus Visit. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Wheeling University?

The nearest major airport is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 38 miles away.

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Wheeling University Campus Tours & Visits — Wheeling, WV

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

Division

Division II

75%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

567

Undergrads

14:1

Student : Faculty

32%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$57,949

Earnings 10yr

$19,040

Avg Net Price

Rankings

Forbes

2025

#180

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cardinals

LacrosseRugbyLacrosse teams

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

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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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

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

Programs (38)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.0%

Freshman Retention65.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,482

10 Years$57,949

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

94Average

Estimated from WV state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

45 mi(78 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

112 mi(194 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

122 mi(211 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh38 mi

CLECleveland111 mi

CMHColumbus117 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA45 mi

~1h 18m drive

Cleveland, OH112 mi

~3h 14m drive

Columbus, OH122 mi

~3h 31m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Bethany College

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Academy for Jewish Religion

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Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (38)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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Nearest Airports

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