At a glance
Average net price
$20,503
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
23.3%
Admission rate
63%
Undergrad size
589
In-state tuition
$29,875
Out-of-state tuition
$29,875
Cost of attendance
$42,504
Median earnings (10y)
$57,949
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 53.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
10 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (38%), trades & services (22%), social sciences (16%).
- STEM8%
- Health11%
- Business38%
- Humanities & arts6%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services22%
- Business37.6%~222 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation16.8%~99 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions10.9%~64 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education8.9%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.0%~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.0%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.0%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
12 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 66 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 63 | $42,589 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 34 | $88,164 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 26 | $61,571 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 9 | $45,382 | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wheeling University
Wheeling University is a small institution located in Wheeling, West Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 589 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wheeling University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,503 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $29,875 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $42,504 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 23.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 53.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,949 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wheeling University confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (38% of credentials), trades & services (22% of credentials), social sciences (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wheeling University accepts 63% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Wheeling, West Virginia (city), Wheeling University draws students from across West Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wheeling University
Q.How much does Wheeling University cost?
The average net price at Wheeling University is $20,503 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $42,504.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wheeling University?
Wheeling University has a 6-year graduation rate of 23.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wheeling University?
Wheeling University admits 63% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Wheeling University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wheeling University graduate earns $57,949 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wheeling University?
Published tuition is $29,875 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wheeling University located?
Wheeling University is located in Wheeling, West Virginia (ZIP 26003).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wheeling University at their official website.