Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia, committed to leadership, service, and educational excellence.
Wheeling University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. Graduate programs include Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. The university features the Laut Honors Program and Ignatian Honors Seminar for high-achieving students. Academic facilities include the Acker Science Center (built 2002) and Donahue Hall (constructed 1955, renovated 1988), both housing classrooms and laboratories. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The 65-acre campus features fifteen buildings, including six residence halls (Campion, McHugh, Ignatius, Kirby, Sara Tracy, and Steenrod). The Mount de Chantal Conservatory of Music, established in the CET building, offers music instruction and features a recital hall and practice rooms. Students engage in numerous organizations, traditions including Culture Fest, Last Blast, and Jesuit Idol, and can participate in the Student Government Association. The McDonough Center hosts indoor volleyball and basketball events, while Bishop Schmitt Field serves football, soccer, and lacrosse teams.
Wheeling University employs a test-optional admissions policy. The average high school GPA of the freshman class is 3.5, with a selectivity score of 81 out of 100 by the Princeton Review. The university accepts applications through the WU Application or Common App for first-year freshmen, transfer students, and international students. Graduate applications are available for MBA, MEL, MSN, MSA, MSOL, MSAT, and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Wheeling competes in 19 intercollegiate varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level as a founding member of the Mountain East Conference since 2013–14. The men's rugby team won the National Championship in 7s rugby in 2024. Notable alumni include professional basketball coach John Beilein, NBA player Haywood Highsmith, U.S. Representative Tim Murphy, and Federal Bureau of Prisons director Kathleen Hawk Sawyer. The university emphasizes preparing graduates for socially responsible careers and lifelong learning.