Wheeling University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,090

2024 Average Net Price

$21,073

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.2%

2,796 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

774

94.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

23.3%

70 Graduates

About

Wheeling University is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wheeling University were General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 degrees), and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheeling University. 39.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (103 degrees), 3.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $5,090 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $5,090 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,073.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Wheeling University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,090

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wheeling University was $29,090. The cost of tuition at Wheeling University is $5,090 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$21,073

2024 Value

9.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wheeling University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,073. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wheeling University grew by 9.96%.

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

$8,710

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wheeling University was of $8,710 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.5% between 2023 and 2024.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Wheeling University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.8% with respect to 2023, when 78% 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.

Admissions

Wheeling University received 2,796 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 33% annual growth. Out of those 2,796 applicants, 1,766 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.2% acceptance rate.

There were 774 students enrolled at Wheeling University in 2024. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wheeling University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,766

Accepted Out of 2,796

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wheeling University was 63.2% (1,766 admissions from 2,796 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 75.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 33%, while admissions grew by 11.7%.

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.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wheeling University had a total enrollment of 774 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 728 students and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.2% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 3.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.16% Asian, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wheeling University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.5%) and White Female (19.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.4%), followed by White Female (22.5%) and Black or African American Male (6.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheeling University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 774 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 728 and the part-time enrollment is 46. This means that 94.1% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

54%

2024 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Wheeling University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

White
404 enrolled students
Black or African American
140 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University is 52.2% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 3.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.16% Asian, 1.16% Two or More Races, 0.646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.388% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 44 students (5.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 34 fewer women than men received degrees from Wheeling University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheeling University is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wheeling University is General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (17 degrees) and Registered Nursing (11 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (17 degrees awarded), Business (54 degrees), and Education (19 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 (1,771,168 people), Registered nurses (1,648,523 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,908 people), Other managers (932,258 people), and Secondary school teachers (636,151 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees awarded), Business (54 degrees), Education (19 degrees), Health (44 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees awarded), Business (54 degrees), Education (19 degrees), Health (44 degrees), and English (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,594,316 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,105,762 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (827,785 people), Computer Systems Design (691,677 people), and Banking & related activities (504,207 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
34 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
17 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheeling University was General Business Administration & Management with 34 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 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University, which is 1.54 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.7 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.27 times less than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Wheeling University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheeling University is white (103 degrees awarded). There were 3.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (32 degrees).

6.88% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
250 degrees awarded
White Female
249 degrees awarded
White Female
233 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheeling University is white female (250 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (249 degrees).

Operations

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Wheeling University had a total salary expenditure of 25.1M. Wheeling University employs 14 Assistant professors, 14 Instructors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Wheeling University are Female Assistant professor (8), Female Instructor (8), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, Service, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$4.6M

2024 Endowment

251%

growth from 2023

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at about $4.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wheeling University grew 251% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.3M 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

$6.77M

2024 Salaries

5.46%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wheeling University paid a median of $6.77M in salaries, which represents 27% of their overall expenditure ($25.1M) and a 5.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0591% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wheeling University paid a total of $1.97M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, Service with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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