Wheeling University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - ExcellentCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Wheeling University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 860 students enrolled. This school was established in 1954 and is one of the 2 schools located in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Wheeling University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
35
Fair
Wheeling University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Wheeling University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Education, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
100%
Good
The student retention rate at Wheeling University is perfect at 100% (well above West Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Wheeling University is below average - 56%. About 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wheeling University is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$29,300
High
Average tuition costs are very high, about $29,100 per year. The additional fees at Wheeling University beyond tuition are about $200; this totals $29,300 per year.

Read the details about Wheeling University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,057 applications were submitted and 812 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wheeling University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Wheeling University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wheeling University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Wheeling University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $3,800 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Wheeling University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wheeling University Location and Maps



Post Address: Wheeling University, 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003, USA
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