Founded: 1954

Location: Wheeling, WV

Affiliation: Catholic, Jesuit

Enrollment: A total of 1,500 students representing 26 states and more than 20 countries

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Academics: More than 50 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: 74% of students reside on campus

Student Groups: More than 30 student-run clubs and organizations

Motto: "Luceat Lux Vestra" - Let Your Light Shine

Athletics: 19 NCAA Division II athletic teams

Mascot: Cardinal

Transferring Credits: Transfer credits of a "C" or higher accepted from accredited institutions

Average Transfer GPA: 3.2

Freshman Class Statistics: Average GPA: 3.6 Average SAT: 1018 Average ACT: 23

Annual Cost: Tuition and Fees: $25,640* Room and Board: $5,000 to $6,000

Institutional Grants: Community Connection Grant (CCG): $11,000/year WJU Grant: Up to $11,000/year (based on need)

Merit Scholarships (cannot be combined with CCG): 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 four years at WJU

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. See the Scholarships Website for more details.

*Subject to change. Includes only mandatory fees.