Wheeling Jesuit University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4493 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 1246 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1171 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 8 of 1 | In Wheeling |
| # 567 of 1,364 | For Radiation Therapy |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
63%
Enrollment
80
Average SAT
1,155
Average ACT
24
Avg. cost to attend
$21,073 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
619
Graduates
155
Male:Female Ratio
55:45
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Wheeling Jesuit University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Applicants | 2,796 | 1,500 | 1,252 |
| Admissions | 1,766 | 990 | 745 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 180 | 110 | 70 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 52% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 17% |
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 4% |
| ■ Black or African American | 18% |
| ■ Two or more races | 1% |
| ■ Unknown | 6% |
Wheeling Jesuit University majors
Wheeling Jesuit University has granted 101 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs, 37 master's across 4 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wheeling Jesuit University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 13 | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 22 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | - | 11 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 10 | - |
| Education, General | 9 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 7 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Accounting | 4 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | - | - |
| Engineering Science | 3 | - | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 101 | 37 | 22 |
Publications & Citations
Wheeling Jesuit University has published 785 scientific papers with 23,850 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Genetics, Oncology and Cancer research, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Surgery, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Radiation Therapy, Computer Science, and Urology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
530
/ 18,980
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
528
/ 19,718
|
| Genetics |
373
/ 14,133
|
| Oncology |
355
/ 13,898
|
| Radiology |
347
/ 11,624
|
| Surgery |
327
/ 11,107
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
326
/ 7,191
|
| Radiation Therapy |
289
/ 10,187
|
| Computer Science |
260
/ 9,148
|
| Urology |
255
/ 10,235
|
| Physics |
236
/ 6,951
|
| Engineering |
221
/ 6,277
|
| Pathology |
221
/ 9,117
|
| Environmental Science |
213
/ 8,751
|
| Psychology |
204
/ 6,791
|
| Political Science |
182
/ 2,966
|
| Sociology |
175
/ 4,013
|
| Mathematics |
173
/ 5,533
|
| Law |
163
/ 2,901
|
| Chemistry |
154
/ 5,047
|
| Philosophy |
150
/ 3,105
|
| Geography and Cartography |
134
/ 3,737
|
| Statistics |
116
/ 3,858
|
| Geology |
114
/ 6,487
|
| History |
114
/ 1,887
|
| Archaeology |
91
/ 1,882
|
| Business |
87
/ 1,784
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
82
/ 1,443
|
| Psychiatry |
79
/ 4,424
|
| Paleontology |
79
/ 4,994
|
| Art & Design |
78
/ 660
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
74
/ 1,767
|
| Neuroscience |
70
/ 2,397
|
| Economics |
69
/ 1,269
|
| Education |
65
/ 1,333
|
| Linguistics |
64
/ 1,259
|
| Mathematics Education |
62
/ 1,680
|
| Biochemistry |
62
/ 2,093
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
60
/ 2,102
|
| Medical Physics |
58
/ 1,964
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Christina Richey
astrophysicist
planetary scientist
Christina "Chrissy" Richey is an American planetary scientist and astrophysicist working at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Richey is a project staff scientist for the Europa Clipper mission and is a research technologist in the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section. Prior to working at JPL, Richey worked as contractor for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation at NASA Headquarters...
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2. Joel John Bailey
1980-. (aged 46)
association football player
Joel John Bailey is a Canadian forward who last played for the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division. He played three seasons in Major Indoor Soccer League.
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3. Remy Munasifi
1980-. (aged 46)
stand-up comedian
television producer
Remy Munasifi is an American stand-up comedian, parody musician, rapper and video artist. A prominent voice in libertarian circles, Munasifi is a frequent collaborator with Reason magazine, where his parody videos often address themes of limited government, individual liberty, and economic freedom. He gained widespread recognition for his comedic sketches on YouTube under the name 'GoRemy,' which also parody cultural...
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4. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer
psychologist
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer is an American psychologist and former director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Serving as the first female director, Sawyer occupied the position from 1992 until 2003. On August 19, 2019, Attorney General William Barr re-appointed her as director of the Bureau of Prisons. She left this role on February 25, 2020.
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All 8 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WU
Founded
1954
Motto
Luceat Lux VestraLet your light shine
Colors
red, black, gold
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July; July-August)
Total staff
130
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
316 Washington Ave Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003 United States
City Population
27,000
Phone
3042432000
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