Wheeling Jesuit University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3836 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1097 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1026 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #497 of 1,442 | For Radiation Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 599
- Graduates
- 101
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77% | 80% |
| Applicants | 1,277 | 806 | 471 |
| Admissions | 997 | 618 | 379 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 151 | 108 | 43 |
635 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
35 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wheeling Jesuit University are 950-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 25%
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
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| 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 demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 281 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 19 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 17 (2%) |
| Asian | 14 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wheeling Jesuit University is $28,844 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 | $27,405 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,897 |
| $48-75K | $27,969 |
| $75-110K | $29,022 |
| $110K+ | $32,491 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,090 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,090 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,090 | $9,900 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | $260 |
| Fee in-state | $200 | $260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 | $260 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 693 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,610 |
| Room charge | $5,720 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Wheeling Jesuit University majors
Wheeling Jesuit University has granted 85 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs, 58 master's across 5 programs, and 51 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wheeling Jesuit University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 51 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 17 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Education, General | 7 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Engineering Science | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Nursing Education | 1 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 85 | 58 | 51 |
Wheeling Jesuit University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 56% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wheeling Jesuit University has published 646 scientific papers with 16,078 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Oncology and Cancer research, Surgery, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Urology, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 |
| 1995 | 10 | 4 |
| 1996 | 17 | 39 |
| 1997 | 10 | 84 |
| 1998 | 13 | 149 |
| 1999 | 14 | 129 |
| 2000 | 21 | 245 |
| 2001 | 25 | 275 |
| 2002 | 32 | 364 |
| 2003 | 31 | 550 |
| 2004 | 23 | 509 |
| 2005 | 35 | 565 |
| 2006 | 33 | 568 |
| 2007 | 41 | 698 |
| 2008 | 39 | 665 |
| 2009 | 40 | 677 |
| 2010 | 39 | 673 |
| 2011 | 36 | 784 |
| 2012 | 34 | 875 |
| 2013 | 22 | 964 |
| 2014 | 24 | 968 |
| 2015 | 15 | 857 |
| 2016 | 19 | 845 |
| 2017 | 16 | 828 |
| 2018 | 10 | 626 |
| 2019 | 7 | 691 |
| 2020 | 5 | 640 |
| 2021 | 6 | 700 |
| 2022 | 2 | 566 |
Notable alumni
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John Beilein
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
John Patrick Beilein is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as the Senior Player Development Advisor for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before being hired by Detroit, 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 Le Moyne College (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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Timothy F. Murphy
- Enrolled in Wheeling Jesuit University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- teacherpsychologistpolitician
- Biography
-
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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Remy Munasifi
- Occupations
- stand-up comediantelevision producer
- 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.
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Kathleen Hawk Sawyer
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
-
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer was the first female director of the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons. She served as director between 1992 and 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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Christina Richey
- Born in
-
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
-
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 | 92 |
| 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 |