Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

63%Acceptance rate
$20,503Average net price / year
23%Graduation rate
$57,949Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,125Median debt at graduation
589Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$29,875
Total cost of attendance
$42,504
Room & board
$12,470
Books & supplies
$1,240
Average net price
$20,503

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,739
$30–48k
$19,718
$48–75k
$19,913
$75–110k
$22,608
$110k+
$22,824

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63.2%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
23%
First-year retention
54%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$48,482
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$57,949
Median debt (graduates)
$25,125
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
61%

Programs: what graduates earn

6 of 32 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
589
Graduate students
191
Part-time
1%
Women / men
40% / 60%
White
49%
Hispanic
5%
Black
22%
Asian
1%
International
20%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$53,154 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.wheeling.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 1% of degrees
  • Education – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 12% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wheeling University?

63.2% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Wheeling University cost?

The average net price after grants is $20,503 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $29,875 and the full cost of attendance is $42,504.

How much do Wheeling University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $57,949 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

23% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Wheeling

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · Public · 1,014 students
$5,329—33%$30,162

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.