Wheeling University Acceptance Rate
Wheeling, West Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,103
- Admitted
- 1,581
- Yield
- 10.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wheeling University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.6% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,445 to 2,103 (+46%) over that period.
Its 75.2% rate makes Wheeling University more selective than about 52% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Wheeling University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 10.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,445 | 905 | 62.6% | 252 |
| 2015–16 | 1,217 | 739 | 60.7% | 184 |
| 2016–17 | 1,020 | 951 | 93.2% | 222 |
| 2017–18 | 2,150 | 1,105 | 51.4% | 181 |
| 2018–19 | 1,640 | 1,416 | 86.3% | 301 |
| 2019–20 | 1,912 | 1,305 | 68.3% | 144 |
| 2020–21 | 1,057 | 812 | 76.8% | 188 |
| 2021–22 | 1,277 | 997 | 78.1% | 151 |
| 2022–23 | 1,576 | 1,145 | 72.7% | 145 |
| 2023–24 | 2,103 | 1,581 | 75.2% | 170 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 929 | 697 | 75% |
| Men | 1,174 | 884 | 75.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Wheeling University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wheeling University's acceptance rate?
Wheeling University's acceptance rate is 75.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,581 admitted of 2,103 applicants).
Is Wheeling University test optional?
Wheeling University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Wheeling University?
Wheeling University received 2,103 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,581.
Is Wheeling University getting harder to get into?
Wheeling University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.6% in 2014–15 to 75.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wheeling.edu/.