Wheeling University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Wheeling University is a private nonprofit institution located in Wheeling, West Virginia with approximately 589 undergraduate students enrolled. Wheeling University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,503 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $49,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wheeling University is a private Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was founded as "Wheeling College" in 1954 by the Society of Jesus and was a Jesuit institution until 2019. Wheeling University competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Mountain East Conference.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 32% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious concern worth asking the school about directly. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,375, and median earnings of $49,600 a decade out are reasonable given the modest cost. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic campus with personal attention and can get strong merit aid, but come in with a clear plan and ask hard questions about student support.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (589 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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