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.