- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,164 a year (2022–23)
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Wheeling University reported an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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Wheeling University GPA requirements
Wheeling University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wheeling University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wheeling University acceptance rate
Wheeling University admitted 1,766 of 2,796 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wheeling University (formerly Wheeling Jesuit University) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wheeling, West Virginia, with 619 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Wheeling University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
Wheeling University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Wheeling University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,164 a year at Wheeling University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Wheeling University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Wheeling University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Wheeling University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wheeling University admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Wheeling University look for?
Wheeling University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Wheeling University?
Wheeling University's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,766 of 2,796 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Wheeling University?
No. Wheeling University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Wheeling University?
A lot: Wheeling University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Wheeling University if a parent went there?
Yes. Wheeling University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Wheeling University?
No, but it considers one. Wheeling University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Wheeling University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,164 a year at Wheeling University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Wheeling University accept AP credit?
Yes. Wheeling University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Wheeling University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wheeling UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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