WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY
- 316 Washington Ave
- Wheeling, WV 26003
- OPEID College Code: 00383100
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- General Phone: (304) 243-2000
- Acting President: Mr. Davitt Mcateer, Esq.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,367
- College Mascot: Cardinals
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Wheeling Jesuit University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.wju.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wju.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 623 | 676 | 1,299 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 455 (73%) | 511 (76%) | 966 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 124 (27%) | 140 (27%) | 264 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 137 | 52% |
| ACT ® Exam | 209 | 79% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 30% | 32% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,433 | $5,128 | $2,900 | $15,350 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 5 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 419 | 416 | 392 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $24,430 | $24,390 | $23,490 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,430 | $24,390 | $23,490 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,430 | $24,390 | $23,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,524 | $8,640 | $7,230 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,100 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $35,954 | $35,930 | $33,420 |
| In-State | $35,954 | $35,930 | $33,420 |
| Out of State | $35,954 | $35,930 | $33,420 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,330 | $30,190 | $28,990 |
| In-State | $30,330 | $30,190 | $28,990 |
| Out of State | $30,330 | $30,190 | $28,990 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $27,030 | $26,890 | $25,690 |
| In-State | $27,030 | $26,890 | $25,690 |
| Out of State | $27,030 | $26,890 | $25,690 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,367 Undergraduate: 1,086 Graduate: 281
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 532 Female: 835
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 441 Female: 645
- Graduate Gender Male: 91 Female: 190
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,029 Part-Time: 338
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 900 Part-Time: 186
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 129 Part-Time: 152
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 3% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 28 | 2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2% |
| White | 1,107 | 81% |
| Unknown | 152 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 417 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 340 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 187 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 99 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 79 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 66 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 99 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 49 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 395 | 298 | 97 |
| Faculty Status | 78 | 72 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 17 | - | 17 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 159 | 73 | 86 |
| Primarily Instruction | 157 | 71 | 86 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 29 | 28 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 128 | 121 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 79 | 76 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 41 | 38 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 31 | 31 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,707 (63) | $51,367 (37) | $47,346 (26) |
| Professor | $65,768 (11) | $64,771 (9) | $70,253 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $50,408 (20) | $49,990 (12) | $51,035 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,039 (21) | $46,877 (13) | $44,677 (8) |
| Instructor | $39,377 (11) | $36,122 (3) | $40,598 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,810 (9) | $75,002 (4) | $63,857 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $80,137 (3) | $80,011 (2) | $80,390 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,678 (4) | $69,993 (2) | $69,363 (2) |
| Instructor | $50,085 (2) | - (-) | $50,085 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,532 (72) | $52,343 (41) | $48,136 (31) |
| Professor | $65,768 (11) | $64,771 (9) | $70,253 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $52,385 (23) | $52,201 (14) | $52,673 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,794 (25) | $48,262 (15) | $47,092 (10) |
| Instructor | $39,624 (13) | $36,122 (3) | $40,674 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $829,543 | $397,472 | $432,071 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 349 | 206 | 143 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 340 | 201 | 139 |
| Baseball | 40 | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| All Track Combined | 59 | 36 | 23 |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Lacrosse | 43 | 43 | - |
| Soccer | 64 | 35 | 29 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Swimming | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,441 | $22,153 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,057 | $3,683 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 16 | 18 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 71% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 56% |
| Unknown | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009