Wheeling Jesuit University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4493 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1246 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1171 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #567 of 1,748 | For Radiation Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 619
- Graduates
- 155
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wju.edu
Wheeling Jesuit University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wheeling Jesuit University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 66% | 60% |
| Applicants | 2,796 | 1,500 | 1,252 |
| Admissions | 1,766 | 990 | 745 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 180 | 110 | 70 |
338 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
113 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 404 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 140 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (17%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 44 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 27 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (1%) |
| Asian | 9 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheeling Jesuit University is $21,073 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,739 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,718 |
| $48-75K | $19,913 |
| $75-110K | $22,608 |
| $110K+ | $22,824 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,090 | $6,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,090 | $6,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,090 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-district | $785 | $260 |
| Fee in-state | $785 | $260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $785 | $260 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 813 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,610 |
| Room charge | $6,520 |
| Meal charge | $5,950 |
Wheeling Jesuit University majors
Wheeling Jesuit University has granted 101 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs, 37 master's across 4 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wheeling Jesuit University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Engineering Science | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 101 | 37 | 22 |
Wheeling Jesuit University has a graduation rate of 23%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 23% | 18% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheeling Jesuit University has published 785 scientific papers with 23,850 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Oncology and Cancer research, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Surgery, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Computer Science, and Urology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 | 13 |
| 1995 | 13 | 11 |
| 1996 | 16 | 44 |
| 1997 | 14 | 109 |
| 1998 | 14 | 214 |
| 1999 | 15 | 200 |
| 2000 | 27 | 296 |
| 2001 | 31 | 325 |
| 2002 | 42 | 511 |
| 2003 | 33 | 735 |
| 2004 | 31 | 682 |
| 2005 | 41 | 698 |
| 2006 | 41 | 697 |
| 2007 | 51 | 951 |
| 2008 | 45 | 966 |
| 2009 | 47 | 1003 |
| 2010 | 55 | 1045 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1129 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1217 |
| 2013 | 29 | 1392 |
| 2014 | 42 | 1340 |
| 2015 | 18 | 1248 |
| 2016 | 15 | 1081 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1077 |
| 2018 | 17 | 940 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1005 |
| 2020 | 6 | 953 |
| 2021 | 6 | 968 |
| 2022 | 2 | 819 |
| 2023 | 1 | 669 |
| 2024 | 1 | 656 |
| 2025 | 1 | 520 |
Notable alumni
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John Beilein
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
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John Patrick Beilein is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as a college basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network. Before being hired by the Big Ten Network, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he coached the Michigan Wolverines (2007–2019), West Virginia Mountaineers (2002–2007), Richmond Spiders (1997–2002), Canisius Golden Griffins (1992–1997) in NCAA Division I as well as the Le Moyne Dolphins (1983–1992), Nazareth College (1982–1983), and Erie Community College (1978–1982). Beilein has won 754 career games at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level. Beilein's overall career wins counting the time spent in Cleveland is 843 games.
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Haywood Highsmith
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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Haywood Lee Highsmith Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Highsmith was born in Baltimore. He played college basketball for the Cardinals of Wheeling Jesuit University and was the NCAA Division II Player of the Year as a senior in 2018.
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Remy Munasifi
- Occupations
- stand-up comediantelevision producer
- Biography
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Remy Munasifi is an American stand-up comedian, parody musician, rapper and video artist. A prominent voice in libertarian circles, Munasifi is a frequent collaborator with Reason magazine, where his parody videos often address themes of limited government, individual liberty, and economic freedom. He gained widespread recognition for his comedic sketches on YouTube under the name 'GoRemy,' which also parody cultural and social issues, and his videos have amassed over 98 million views as of June 2021.
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Kathleen Hawk Sawyer
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
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Kathleen Hawk Sawyer is an American psychologist and former director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Serving as the first female director, Sawyer occupied the position from 1992 until 2003. On August 19, 2019, Attorney General William Barr re-appointed her as director of the Bureau of Prisons. She left this role on February 25, 2020.
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Jason H. Wilson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jason H. Wilson is an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 30th district from 2007 to 2011. He also served as the director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia during the administration of Governor John Kasich. Wilson is the son of former Ohio Senator and United States Congressman Charlie Wilson.
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Timothy F. Murphy
- Enrolled in Wheeling Jesuit University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- teacherpsychologistpolitician
- Biography
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Timothy Francis Murphy is an American former politician and psychologist who served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until his resignation in 2017. The district included several suburbs south of Pittsburgh. A member of the Republican Party, he also represented the 37th Senate district in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1996 to 2003. Murphy consistently carried the 18th district with at least 58% of the vote, including unopposed re-election bids in 2014 and 2016.
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Christina Richey
- Born in
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United States - Occupations
- astrophysicistplanetary scientist
- Biography
-
Christina "Chrissy" Richey is an American planetary scientist and astrophysicist working at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Richey is a project staff scientist for the Europa Clipper mission and is a research technologist in the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section. Prior to working at JPL, Richey worked as contractor for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. They were a program officer in NASA's Planetary Science Division, the deputy program scientist for the OSIRIS-REx mission, and the deputy science advisor for research and analysis for the Science Mission Directorate.
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Joel John Bailey
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
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Joel John Bailey is a Canadian forward who last played for the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division. He played three seasons in Major Indoor Soccer League.
General info
| Alternative names | WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra Let your light shine |
| Colors | red, black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July; July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 130 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 316 Washington Ave Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 3042432000 |