Wheeling University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,090

2023 Average Net Price

$19,164

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

75.2%

2,103 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

748

83.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32%

58 Graduates

About

Wheeling University is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Wheeling University were Physical Therapy (37 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wheeling University. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 4.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $4,515 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wheeling University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 370 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wheeling University is $29,090, which is $4,515 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,164.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Wheeling University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,090

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wheeling University was $29,090. The cost of tuition at Wheeling University is $4,515 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wheeling University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,164

2023 Value

4.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wheeling University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,164. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wheeling University grew by 4.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,810

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wheeling University was of $7,810 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.83% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wheeling University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Wheeling University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.4% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wheeling University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 370 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wheeling University received 2,103 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 33.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,103 applicants, 1,581 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.2% acceptance rate.

There were 748 students enrolled at Wheeling University in 2023.

Wheeling University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,581

Accepted Out of 2,103

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wheeling University was 75.2% (1,581 admissions from 2,103 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 33.4%, while admissions grew by 38.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wheeling University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Wheeling University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wheeling University had a total enrollment of 748 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 627 students and the part-time enrollment is 121. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.6% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% Asian, 0.267% Two or More Races, and 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wheeling University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (18%) and White Female (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.6%), followed by White Female (6.67%) and Black or African American Male (4.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wheeling University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 748 students. The full-time enrollment at Wheeling University is 627 and the part-time enrollment is 121. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Wheeling University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wheeling University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wheeling University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Wheeling University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wheeling University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
311 enrolled students
Black or African American
171 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wheeling University is 41.6% White, 22.9% Black or African American, 5.61% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% Asian, 0.267% Two or More Races, and 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 191 students (25.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 12 more women than men received degrees from Wheeling University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wheeling University is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Wheeling University is Physical Therapy (37 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wheeling University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees awarded), Health (62 degrees), and Physical Sciences (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Registered nurses (1,572,576 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,641 people), Other managers (891,650 people), Financial managers (539,969 people), and Chief executives & legislators (451,397 people).

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees awarded), Health (62 degrees), Physical Sciences (2 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (14 degrees awarded), Health (62 degrees), Physical Sciences (2 degrees), English (2 degrees), and Business (32 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wheeling University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,364,666 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,941,127 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (680,803 people), Computer Systems Design (574,164 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (550,577 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wheeling University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
14 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wheeling University was General Business Administration & Management with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wheeling University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (74).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wheeling University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Wheeling University in Physical Therapy, which is 1.31 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Wheeling University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wheeling University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wheeling University is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

39% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
32 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wheeling University is white male (32 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.31M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.14M (163%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Wheeling University had a total salary expenditure of 20.6M. Wheeling University employs 20 Instructors, 9 Professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Wheeling University are Female Instructor (13), Male Instructor (7), and Female Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees.

Endowment

$1.31M

2023 Endowment

89%

decline from 2022

Wheeling University has an endowment valued at about $1.31M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wheeling University declined 89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wheeling University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.42M

2023 Salaries

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wheeling University paid a median of $6.42M in salaries, which represents 31.1% of their overall expenditure ($20.6M) and a 5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0591% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wheeling University paid a total of $1.61M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wheeling University were Instructor with 20 employees, Professor with 9 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wheeling University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wheeling University was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Male Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wheeling University.

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