Campus & Student Life at Wheeling University

Home to about 582 undergraduates in 2020, Wheeling University is a very small, private university located in Wheeling, West Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wheeling University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wheeling University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wheeling University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Wheeling University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Wheeling University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wheeling University Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Wheeling University

Wheeling University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Wheeling University

Wheeling University has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 582 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 476 (81.8%). Part-time attendance was 106 (18.2%).

Wheeling University is Ranked #248 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wheeling University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wheeling University #248 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wheeling University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wheeling University Diversity Guide.

Wheeling University Competes in the NCAA

Wheeling University has a total of 345 student athletes, 200 men and 145 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wheeling University Athletics