75.2%
Acceptance Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
$57,949
Avg. Alumni Salary
567
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $29,475
Out-of-State Tuition $29,475
Average Net Price (After Aid) $19,040
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $19,040

Admissions Requirements

ACT Score (Midpoint)
Required for admission
20

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 66.3%
Women 33.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 43.9%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 6.5%
Black 27.5%
First Generation Students 36.7%

Available Programs

Education Bachelor
Engineering Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business & Marketing Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
English Bachelor
Health Sciences Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Education Bachelor
Engineering Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business Bachelor
Communication Bachelor
English Bachelor
Health Sciences Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

Wheeling University is a Private Large campus based in Wheeling, WV. Families comparing U.S. options often start here for transparent cost and outcome numbers. Reported acceptance rate is approximately 75.2%, which suggests relatively open access compared with highly selective peers. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 32%. Enrollment is about 567 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For Wheeling University, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $29,475 and out-of-state / international tuition around $29,475 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $19,040. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $57,949 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Education, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Business, and Communication. Campus setting in Wheeling, WV shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in WV using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. Wheeling University may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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