What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management | 39 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 32 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 29 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 26 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 17 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 9 |
| General Studies | 9 |
| Management Information Systems | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 8 |
| Social Work | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 5 |
| Communication | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| History | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Wheeling, WV-OH
135,136 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Nearest hub airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.3 of 20
Elevation
1,115 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
15.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$970 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bethany College4 mi
- Wheeling University8 mi
- Franciscan University of Steubenville15 mi
- Washington & Jefferson College19 mi
- Waynesburg University29 mi
- Robert Morris University32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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