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Wheeling Jesuit University in Brief
| Founded: |
1954 |
| Curriculum: |
Four-year programs with 31 majors in liberal arts and sciences, nursing, allied health and business areas. |
| Undergraduate Degrees granted: |
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
| Special options: |
Pre-professional programs in law, medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, Laut Honors Program, Study Abroad, Semester in Washington, independent major, internships. |
| Affiliation: |
Catholic, Society of Jesus, students of all denominations welcome. |
| Average class size: |
15.9 students per class; 93 percent of all course offerings have fewer than 30 students. |
| Student/Faculty ratio: |
12.5 to 1 |
| Location: |
Suburban setting, Wheeling, West Virginia: a city of 45,000. On I-70, one hour’s drive from Pittsburgh; 5 hours from Washington, D.C. and 3 hours from Cleveland. |
| Residence Halls: |
Housing available for all who choose to live on campus. 74 percent of students reside on campus. |
| Student Financial Aid: |
More than 91% of all students receive some form of financial assistance. |
| Admissions: |
Students urged to apply as early as possible in senior year. Acceptances on a rolling basis. |
| University Mascot: |
Cardinal |
| University Motto: |
Luceat Lux Vestra “Let Your Light Shine” |
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