Wheeling Jesuit University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3591 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1040 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #971 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #552 of 1,005 | For Urology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 582
- Graduates
- 275
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wju.edu
Wheeling Jesuit University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77% | 76% |
| Applicants | 1,057 | 582 | 475 |
| Admissions | 812 | 449 | 363 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 188 | 124 | 64 |
635 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
222 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
174 or 93%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 890
or below
75% of them
had 1090
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wheeling Jesuit University are 890-1090 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wheeling Jesuit University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 498 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 155 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 96 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 46 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 28 (3%) |
| Asian | 23 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $30,458 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $36,594 |
| $48-75K | $21,851 |
| $75-110K | $21,575 |
| $110K+ | $31,851 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,090 | $9,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,090 | $9,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,090 | $9,450 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $260 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $260 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 658 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,610 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,500 |
Wheeling Jesuit University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 54 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 25 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Psychology, General | 5 | ||
| Engineering Science | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 80 | 51 | 54 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 35% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 3 |
| 1996 | 6 | 10 |
| 1997 | 4 | 19 |
| 1998 | 7 | 17 |
| 1999 | 9 | 26 |
| 2000 | 12 | 134 |
| 2001 | 16 | 150 |
| 2002 | 23 | 335 |
| 2003 | 22 | 479 |
| 2004 | 18 | 468 |
| 2005 | 32 | 560 |
| 2006 | 21 | 542 |
| 2007 | 42 | 745 |
| 2008 | 34 | 747 |
| 2009 | 28 | 863 |
| 2010 | 37 | 848 |
| 2011 | 32 | 1076 |
| 2012 | 31 | 1161 |
| 2013 | 22 | 1373 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1294 |
| 2015 | 15 | 1196 |
| 2016 | 14 | 1091 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1057 |
| 2018 | 6 | 755 |
| 2019 | 6 | 807 |
| 2020 | 6 | 793 |
| 2021 | 4 | 806 |
Notable alumni
-
Timothy F. Murphy
- Enrolled in Wheeling Jesuit University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- psychologistteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Timothy Francis Murphy is an American psychologist, author, and former politician. A Republican, he served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until his resignation in 2017. He is a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 37th Senate district, and a commander in the United States Navy Reserve. The 18th district included several suburbs south of Pittsburgh. It was later redrawn by order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and became the 14th Congressional District, which includes portions of Westmoreland and southern Allegheny County as well as Fayette, Greene and Washington counties. Murphy consistently carried his district with at least 58% of the vote, including unopposed re-election bids in 2014 and 2016.
-
Remy Munasifi
- Occupations
- television producerstand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Remy Munasifi is an American stand-up comedian, parody musician, rapper and video artist, who became an Internet celebrity after his production of comedic sketches based on Arabs under the name "GoRemy" on YouTube. His videos have gained over 98 million views as of June 2021.
-
Joel John Bailey
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Joel John Bailey is a 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 | 118 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (304) 243 2243 |