Institutional Snapshot 2013-14

About WJU

  • Founded: September 25, 1954 in Wheeling, West Virginia
  • Affiliation: Catholic, Jesuit
  • Total Living Alumni: 11,485
  • Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
  • Average Class Size: 15
  • Academics: More than 40 programs of study
  • Campus: 65-acre campus supplemented by a 550-acre retreat farm and research preserve; Campus Coffee Shop with Parkhurst proudly serving Starbucks Coffee
  • Residence Halls: 76% of undergraduate students reside on campus
  • Student Groups: More than 30 student-run clubs and organizations
  • Motto: "Luceat Lux Vestra" - Let Your Light Shine
  • Athletics: 20 NCAA Division II athletic teams
  • Mascot: Iggy the Cardinal
  • Average Transfer GPA: 3.3
  • Freshman Class Statistics:
    • Average HS GPA: 3.4
    • Average SAT Composite: 1504
    • Average ACT Composite: 22
  • 2013-14 Cost:
    • Tuition and Fees: $28,030*
    • Room and Board: $5,470 to $8,700
  • WJU Grant: Up to $11,000/year
  • Merit Scholarships:
    • Presidential Scholarships: $9,000/year
    • Dean's Scholarship: $8,000/year
  • Competitive Scholarships:
    • Stephen J. Laut, S.J. Memorial Scholarship: Qualified high school seniors are invited to compete for two four-year full tuition scholarships
    • The Arrupe Service Scholarship: For students with a distinguished record of community service; recipients must remain active in community service during four years at WJU
    • Choral and Music Ministry Scholarships: Competitive awards for students with choral or liturgical music experience; recipients must participate in University's choral groups or chapel music programs during 4 years at WJU
    • Mount de Chantal Music Scholarship: For female students with a record of Christian service and competitive academics. The recipient must actively participate in music performances.
  • Institutional Scholarships:
    • Catholic High School Scholarship: Renewable $1,000 scholarship for students graduating from Catholic high schools (cannot be combined with CCG)
    • Endowed Scholarships: More than 55 endowed scholarships.
    • Athletic Scholarships: Available and awarded by the Athletic Coach and supersedes all other Institutional aid.

*Subject to change. Includes only mandatory fees.