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Wheeling Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Wheeling

There are at least 4 colleges in Wheeling, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,671 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,305 full-time students.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of West Virginia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Housing and buildings in Wheeling tend to be older than other areas.

Wheeling Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Scott College of Cosmetology
1502 Market St
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 59 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

West Virginia Business College-Wheeling
1052 Main St
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

  • Programs: medical secretary, legal assistant, business management, accounting, business administration, legal secretary, executive secretary, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 64 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

West Virginia Northern Community College
1704 Market St.
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003-3699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, surgical tech, liberal arts and sciences, respiratory care tech, liberal arts and humanities, criminal justice and police, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,128 students, 1,983 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, physical therapy, human resources management, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, business and related services, business management, nuclear medical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,420 students, 1,199 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-540. Math: 450-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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