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Wheeling Jesuit University, also known as WJU, is a Roman Catholic, private, co-educational university located in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was founded under the name of Wheeling College in 1954. The college officially opened its doors on September 26, 1955. It offers a number of Bachelor's degrees, primarily focused on liberal arts. However, some Bachelor's degrees in science and business studies are also offered by the institution.
The academic divisions of the university includes:
The athletics teams of WJU are known as the Cardinals. The students of the university participate in intercollegiate cross country, golf, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, swimming, track & field, volleyball and softball.
The main campus of Wheeling Jesuit University is in Wheeling, WV (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 nursing and emergency medicine and therapy and counseling.
Wheeling Jesuit University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 450 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Wheeling Jesuit University had 1,420 enrolled students.
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.
More complete details are provided below.
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
General Phone: (304) 243-2000
http://www.wju.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 85 | business and related services, human resources management, accounting, business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 52 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | creative writing, history, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health and medical administrative |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religious education, philosophy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Wheeling Jesuit University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 243 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 30 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wheeling Jesuit University had a total enrollment of 1,420 students (1,281 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Wheeling Jesuit University offers campus housing for 888 of its 1,281 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,188 | 788 | 66% | 182 | 23% |
| Men | 543 | 362 | 67% | 92 | 25% |
| Women | 645 | 426 | 66% | 90 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,390 |
| Room and board | $ 8,640 |
| Room charge | $ 3,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,660 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Wheeling Jesuit University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383100)
Wheeling Jesuit University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $80,432 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $52,573 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $75,866 | 6 | $62,048 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $64,445 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $49,127 | 6 | $50,904 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $47,102 | 7 | $44,163 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $35,798 | 9 | $40,334 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $50,712 | 24 | $46,526 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 99 | 77 | 176 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 52 | 100 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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