Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · Private nonprofit · 589 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,739 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $19,718 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,913 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,608 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,824 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,503 |
Sticker tuition: $29,875 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 20
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 23%
- Freshman retention
- 54%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $57,949
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,125
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business32%
Health & Nursing30%
Kinesiology & Sports Science12%
Education6%
Psychology6%
Criminal Justice5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Engineering3%
Communications & Media1%
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