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Wheeling University Healthcare Programs

Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wheeling, WV. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Wheeling University Rankings

Wheeling University appears in the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#18 of 43	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#19 of 25	State — West Virginia
College Major Best Value	#21 of 25	State — West Virginia
College Best Colleges For Money	#45 of 53	State — West Virginia
College Major Best Value	#387 of 524	Region — Southeast
College Major Best Value	#387 of 529	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#446 of 498	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#451 of 506	Region — Southeast

Where Is Wheeling University?

Get in touch with Wheeling University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone:	3042432000
Website:	www.wheeling.edu/
Admissions:	www.wheeling.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wheeling.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Wheeling University?

You can apply to Wheeling University online at: https://www.wheeling.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/

Wheeling University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Wheeling University

This is what Wheeling University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Wheeling University?

Wheeling University has an acceptance rate of 63%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Wheeling University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,500	990	66%
Women	1,252	745	60%

Can I Afford Wheeling University?

The average net price after aid at Wheeling University is $19,040. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,090
In-State Fees	$785
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,090
Out-of-State Fees	$785
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$29,875
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,875

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 36% of students at Wheeling University receive some form of financial aid (232 students).

Nearly 88% of students at Wheeling University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,560 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,241.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Wheeling University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,216 per year.

Wheeling University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 258 students enrolled at Wheeling University. Wheeling University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 567 undergraduate students at Wheeling University, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wheeling University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	116
Hispanic	24
White	287
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	109

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Wheeling University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	44
West Virginia	21
Pennsylvania	13
Maryland	10
California	6

Additionally, approximately 19.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Wheeling University Graduate Student Diversity

160 of Wheeling University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Wheeling University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wheeling University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	13
White	92
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	5
Non-Resident	13

Online Learning at Wheeling University

Wheeling University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

288 undergraduate students at Wheeling University took at least one online class — of those, 44 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 50 students took at least one online class and 69 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Wheeling University

Below are the healthcare degree programs are offered by Wheeling University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	11	11	—	22
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	—	—	—	22

Academic Programs at Wheeling University

Wheeling University offers 11 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Wheeling University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.