If you want to apply to Wheeling Jesuit University, the application fee costs $25.
The following is an overiew of some of Wheeling Jesuit University's admissions stats.
Wheeling Jesuit University 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.3 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 17% |
Mean SAT Score | 100 |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional and are considered |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 61% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 63% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for Wheeling Jesuit University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Wheeling Jesuit University does not offer early decision or early action.
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Wheeling Jesuit University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Wheeling Jesuit University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Wheeling Jesuit University accepted 91% of students, around 1,473 from 1,621 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Wheeling Jesuit University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Wheeling Jesuit University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Wheeling Jesuit University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Class Rank | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Wheeling Jesuit University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Wheeling Jesuit University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Wheeling Jesuit University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 3 | |||
Interview | √ | √ | ||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 2 | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Wheeling Jesuit University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.
Out of all students that were admitted, 57% submitted a class rank. At Wheeling Jesuit University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.
At Wheeling Jesuit University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wheeling Jesuit University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Wheeling Jesuit University looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Wheeling Jesuit University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2021, 61% of Wheeling Jesuit University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 63% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Wheeling Jesuit University applicants, you should strive to score between 900 and 1110 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wheeling Jesuit University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1110 and 25% of scored lower than 900, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wheeling Jesuit University student is 100.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wheeling Jesuit University students scored 540 or higher and 75% of students scored 450 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wheeling Jesuit University students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 450 or higher.
To be most competitive at Wheeling Jesuit University, you should strive to earn between 17 and 23 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wheeling Jesuit University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.
A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wheeling Jesuit University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.
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For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Wheeling Jesuit University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Wheeling Jesuit University during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Wheeling Jesuit University?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wheeling Jesuit University.
Does Wheeling Jesuit University accept transfer credits?
✅ Wheeling Jesuit University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Wheeling Jesuit University accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations
Does Wheeling Jesuit University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Wheeling Jesuit University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Wheeling Jesuit University?
✅ Wheeling Jesuit University is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.
What is Wheeling Jesuit University's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Wheeling Jesuit University is 91%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wheeling Jesuit University?
❌ Wheeling Jesuit University does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Wheeling Jesuit University? Wheeling Jesuit University is a somewhat selective institution. The Wheeling Jesuit University acceptance rate is 91%. This means that the institution accepts 90 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wheeling Jesuit University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wheeling Jesuit University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
23 and Above
17 to 23
17 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Wheeling Jesuit University is 20. Students with an ACT score of 23 and above have a good chance of getting into Wheeling Jesuit University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 17 and 23 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 17 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1110 and Above
900 to 1110
900 and Less
The median SAT score for Wheeling Jesuit University students is 100. Applicants with SAT scores of 1110 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wheeling Jesuit University, while applicants with SAT scores between 900 to 1110 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 900 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wheeling Jesuit University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Wheeling Jesuit University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.33. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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