Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) is a private Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia. Established in 1954 and sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), WJU boasts a long history of academic excellence and a reputation as a center of diverse learning. The University offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields including business, healthcare, education, communication, sciences, and the humanities. In particular, the University specializes in experiential learning and service-oriented programs that help prepare students to meet the demands of the 21st century. With its commitment to academic excellence and service to others, WJU is an invaluable asset to the Wheeling community and a beacon of Jesuit faith and values.
- Address: 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV 00002-6003
- Phone: (304) 243-2000
- Website: www.wju.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 857
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $29,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Room & Board | $5,400 |
| Other | $1,200 |
| Total Cost | $37,190 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- SAT Range: 890 – 1090
- ACT Range: 17 – 23
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 52%
- Female: 48%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 18%
- Hispanic / Latino: 5%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 58%
- Two or More Races: 0%
- Unknown: 11%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 9%
- Out-of-State: 91%
- Unknown: 0%