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How to Get Into Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Wheeling University Admissions Statistics

63%
Acceptance Rate
589
Undergrads
23%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Wheeling University

The bar here is clear

Wheeling University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Wheeling University fits.

Wheeling University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Wheeling University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $42,504
Tuition & fees $29,875
Room & board (on campus) $12,470
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,503

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $17,739
$30-48k $19,718
$48-75k $19,913
$75-110k $22,608
$110k+ $22,824
32%
Students receiving Pell Grants
61%
Students taking federal loans
54%
Freshman retention rate
15:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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