School Overview

Wheeling Jesuit University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Wheeling, WV). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
Main Phone: (304) 243-2000
Web Site: www.wju.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,381 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 138 male students and 157 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.8% of the student body, while females made up 53.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Human Resource
• International Business
• Other Business And Management

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Vocational Teaching

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Health And Fitness

• Biology
• Other Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Distribution And Sales Management

• Religious Education
• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Wheeling Jesuit University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Wheeling Jesuit University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Wheeling Jesuit University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Sunshine State Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.