Wheeling University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,090

2021 Average Net Price

$28,844

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.35%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

1,277 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

700

73% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

56.5%

104 Graduates

About

Wheeling University is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Wheeling University were Physical Therapy (51 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheeling University. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (153 degrees), 6.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $5,906 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $5,906 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,844.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Wheeling University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,090

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wheeling University was $29,090. The cost of tuition at Wheeling University is $5,906 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wheeling University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,844

2021 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wheeling University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,844. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wheeling University grew by 5.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,005

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wheeling University was of $8,005 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.45% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wheeling University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Wheeling University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 42.9% with respect to 2020, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wheeling University was 1.35%, which represents 5 out of the 370 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wheeling University received 1,277 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 20.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,277 applicants, 997 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 700 students enrolled at Wheeling University in 2021. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wheeling University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

997

Accepted Out of 1,277

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wheeling University was 78.1% (997 admissions from 1,277 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 20.8%, while admissions grew by 22.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

20%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Wheeling University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wheeling University had a total enrollment of 700 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 511 students and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 73% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% White, 15% Black or African American, 2.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.43% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wheeling University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.8%), followed by White Female (17%) and Black or African American Male (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60%), followed by White Male (40%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheeling University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 700 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 511 and the part-time enrollment is 189. This means that 73% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wheeling University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wheeling University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Wheeling University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wheeling University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
281 enrolled students
Black or African American
105 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University is 40.1% White, 15% Black or African American, 2.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.43% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, 0.429% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.286% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 195 students (27.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 53 more women than men received degrees from Wheeling University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheeling University is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Wheeling University is Physical Therapy (51 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wheeling University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (40 degrees), and Health (101 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,826,637 people), Registered nurses (1,467,356 people), Accountants & auditors (1,072,358 people), Other managers (805,079 people), and Financial managers (495,714 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (40 degrees), Health (101 degrees), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Business (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (10 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (40 degrees), Health (101 degrees), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Business (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,327,480 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,890,250 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (656,543 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (535,312 people), and Computer Systems Design (526,316 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wheeling University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
24 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheeling University was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wheeling University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

133

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University, which is 0.602 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (133).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wheeling University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.73 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in Physical Therapy, which is 1.04 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Wheeling University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wheeling University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.85% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
153 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheeling University is white (153 degrees awarded). There were 6.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (23 degrees).

8.45% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
106 degrees awarded
White Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheeling University is white female (106 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (47 degrees).

Operations

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.25M (18.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Wheeling University had a total salary expenditure of 21.7M. Wheeling University employs 9 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Wheeling University are Female Associate professor (5), Female Assistant professor (5), and Male Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Endowment

$11.9M

2021 Endowment

29.3%

growth from 2020

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at about $11.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wheeling University grew 29.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wheeling University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.76M

2021 Salaries

12.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wheeling University paid a median of $6.76M in salaries, which represents 31.1% of their overall expenditure ($21.7M) and a 12.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wheeling University paid a total of $1.48M to 20 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wheeling University were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Management with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wheeling University was Female Associate professor with 5 employees, Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wheeling University.