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Wheeling University

#354 in US ranking Wheeling, WV
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,615
Tuition & fees
$31,090
Avg. aid
$22,560
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63%
Avg. SAT
1065
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
Median salary
$40,958
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Wheeling University?

Wheeling University's reported recurring events include Homecoming Week, the Last Blast Carnival, and Card Got Talent. They give students different ways to participate in campus life beyond scheduled classes.

Homecoming centers on connections among current students, alumni, and university activities. Last Blast Carnival is an end-of-year social event, while Card Got Talent provides a performance-focused occasion. The schedule, organizers, and activities can vary by year, so students should consult the current campus calendar rather than assume an event will follow a previous year's format.

What are the student housing and dining options at Wheeling University?

Wheeling University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing. Living on campus is common, but the availability of residence space does not by itself guarantee a particular room, roommate arrangement, or placement.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, deadlines, contract terms, and any rules that apply to first-year students. Reported housing includes high-speed internet access. Because room assignments and meal-plan requirements can differ, residents should check which dining plan accompanies their housing choice and whether dining hours work with laboratories, clinical placements, or athletics.

Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare transportation and meal costs with the residential option, rather than using the published room-and-board charge as an estimate for every living arrangement.

Wheeling University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

27

Wheeling University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
76%
Campus size
65 acres

Wheeling University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wheeling University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Bishop Hodges Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Wheeling University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Wheeling University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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