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The main campus of Wheeling Jesuit University is in Wheeling, West Virginia (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Wheeling Jesuit University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Wheeling Jesuit University offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and therapy and counseling.
Wheeling Jesuit University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 624. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 458 or more. Students attending Wheeling Jesuit University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Wheeling Jesuit University had 1,466 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at Wheeling Jesuit University live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Wheeling Jesuit University takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Educating for Life: The Jesuit traditions of educational excellence and service to others guide all the programs at Wheeling Jesuit University. By integrating learning, research, and economic development with classical knowledge and Christian revelation, the University seeks to foster competence, creativity, and innovation both throughout and beyond the campus community. Graduates of the University enter the world of work with socially responsible goals, a lifelong appetite for learning, and the desire to make our universe a better place. Educating Men and Women for Others: In its faculty and students, its research, and its outreach, the University is national and international. Yet, as the only Catholic college in West Virginia, Wheeling Jesuit also values its distinctive mission to the immediate area, educating local men and women and returning them to enrich their own communities. Wheeling Jesuit University firmly believes its graduates will enter into the professional world, prepared to use their God-given talents not solely for personal fulfillment but as men and women in service to others. Educating for Leadership: To model the Jesuit concern for regional and global neighbors, the University welcomes people of all creeds, races, and nationalities to share in the intelligent pursuit of excellence. The University promotes close student-faculty contacts and encourages students to develop their full potential for leadership. Through a grounding in the libeal arts and, above all, the example of Jesus Christ, the University endeavors to produce intelligent, moral leaders who will champion the Jesuit values of faith, peace, and justice. Wheeling Jesuit envisions a dynamic leadership role for the Univesity in the lives of its students and in the world at large."
More complete details are provided below.
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
General Phone: (304) 243-2000
Admissions Phone: (304) 243-2359
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 243-2304
http://www.wju.edu
Wheeling Jesuit University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 111 | human resources management, business management, accounting, marketing, business and related services, international business, merchandising and sales |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, history, English, liberal arts and humanities, international relations, political science, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Science | 20 | biology, physics, chemistry, physical sciences, chemistry courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | science teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religious education, theology, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheeling Jesuit University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 273 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 53 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 44 | 1 |
In 2005, Wheeling Jesuit University had a total enrollment of 1,466 students (1,260 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 34% |
| Ohio | 32% |
| Pennsylvania | 19% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Wheeling Jesuit University offers campus housing for 950 of its 1,260 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wheeling, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,159 | 873 | 75% | 288 | 33% |
| Men | 442 | 336 | 76% | 112 | 33% |
| Women | 717 | 537 | 75% | 176 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 624 |
| SAT Math | 458 | 628 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 243-2359
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,690 |
| Room and board | $ 6,610 |
| Room charge | $ 3,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Wheeling Jesuit University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 243-2304
Wheeling Jesuit University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $65,180 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $70,890 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $65,019 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $51,584 | 6 | $52,097 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $45,899 | 13 | $40,622 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,166 | 5 | $37,503 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $51,567 | 26 | $44,586 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 68 | 129 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Track | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 47 | 89 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wheeling Jesuit University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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