Wheeling University

Wheeling Jesuit University is a private, religious school that was founded in 1954. It is moderately difficult to get into Wheeling Jesuit University. It enrolls around 1,289 students a year, including 945 undergrads.

Wheeling Jesuit University does not offer early action and does not offer early decision.

Wheeling Jesuit University Acceptance Rate 2021

Around 91% of applicants get into Wheeling Jesuit University each year. In 2021, 1,473 out of 1,621 total applicants were accepted.

Wheeling Jesuit University Application Deadlines

Early Admissions at Wheeling Jesuit University

Wheeling Jesuit University does not offer early decision. Wheeling Jesuit University does not offer early action.

2021 Admissions Facts
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	91%
Average GPA	3.3
Mean ACT score	20
Mean SAT score	100
Tuition	$29,290

Visit the Admissions tab above to for more on how to apply to Wheeling Jesuit University.

Financial Aid at Wheeling Jesuit University

Wheeling Jesuit University meets 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $27,335 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Does Wheeling Jesuit University Have Student Housing?

Wheeling Jesuit University offers housing for up to 819 students.

The majority of Wheeling Jesuit University students live on campus.

Homecoming Week, Last Blast Carnival, and and Card Got Talent Event are the best-attended events on campus.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Wheeling Jesuit University.

GPA and Test Scores for Wheeling Jesuit University

Wheeling Jesuit University is considered moderately difficult to get into, but how hard a school is to get into depends on a lot, including your GPA, test scores, activities, recommendations and essays. The average high school GPA for a student at Wheeling Jesuit University is 3.3 out of 4.0. The mean SAT scores for students who get into Wheeling Jesuit University is 100. The mean ACT scores is 20.

Is Wheeling Jesuit University Test Optional?

Wheeling Jesuit University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 61% submitted the SAT. 63% submitted the ACT.

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Wheeling Jesuit University Waitlist

Wheeling Jesuit University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

Is Wheeling Jesuit University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Retention, graduation, and job placement statistics all give valuable information about the quality of the student experience, before and after graduation.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wheeling Jesuit University

About 71% of students who start at Wheeling Jesuit University return the next year. Out of the 256 students who started at Wheeling Jesuit University as first-time freshman, 123 graduate within four years.

Wheeling Jesuit University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 58%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $34,151 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Wheeling Jesuit University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wheeling Jesuit University a good school for you?

How Big is the Endowment for Wheeling Jesuit University?

Wheeling Jesuit University's endowment was valued at $12,482,023 in 2021. For each full-time student, Wheeling Jesuit University spends about $8,887.

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Where is Wheeling Jesuit University?

Wheeling Jesuit University is located in the suburban setting of Wheeling, West Virginia, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

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