Wheeling, WV, Aug. 13, 2013 ¬- Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) received accolades as a top Catholic college by CollegesofDistinction.com for 2013-2014.
For the second straight year, the University was chosen by the online college guide service for its continued commitment to four distinct areas: engaged students; great teaching; vibrant community; and successful outcomes.
“Wheeling Jesuit is proud to once again be recognized by CollegesofDistinction.com,” said Rev. James Fleming, S.J., WJU president. “This college guide service ranks institutions based on factors that matter to parents and prospective students - finding the best school in which to receive a great education that prepares them to be success in their career and in life.”
Wheeling Jesuit is one of 16 Jesuit colleges or universities named by the college ranking service. The University is one of 70 Catholic institutions nationwide to receive this distinction.
“At Wheeling Jesuit, our smallness is our strength. Our student to faculty ratio allows for an incredible learning experience, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Larry Vallar, vice president for Enrollment. “We are proud that Colleges of Distinction recognizes these and many other qualities that institutions like WJU can provide.”
Colleges of Distinction is a guide that looks at information that matters the most to parents and students who are looking at colleges: which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow, and to succeed? The goal of Colleges of Distinction is to provide students, counselors, and parents with information about schools that excel in these key areas. The college guide describes schools that take a holistic approach to admissions decisions, schools that consistently excel in providing undergraduate education and schools that have a truly national reputation.
Colleges of Distinction also gives students, counselors, and parents an unbiased look at the college admissions process - looking at the myths surrounding college admissions, providing tools for self-assessment and giving insights from college admissions professionals, high school counselors, students, and parents.
ABOUT WJU: U.S.News & World Report and other organizations consistently rank Wheeling Jesuit University as one of America's top regional colleges. Established in 1954, WJU is the youngest Jesuit institution of higher learning in the United States and the only Catholic institution of higher learning in West Virginia. Its Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and service to others draws a global student body of more than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students from 28 states and more than 25 countries. Wheeling Jesuit is home to 20 varsity sports teams.
