Colleges · Wheeling
Colleges in Wheeling, WV
Wheeling is home to 2 colleges with about 1,312 students on campus. The largest is West Virginia Northern Community College, the most selective Wheeling University (admits 63%). 4 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Wheeling
Students on campus
1,312fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
West Virginia Northern Community College677 on campus
Most selective
Wheeling Universityadmits 63% of applicants
Lowest net price
Wheeling University$20,503 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Wheeling
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Wheeling
9 more colleges are within 30 miles of Wheeling.
West Liberty UniversityUniversity or college · Public · West Liberty7.8 mi2,058 studentsBethany CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bethany11.5 mi645 studentsBelmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · Richland14.4 mi735 studentsOhio University-Eastern CampusUniversity or college · Public · Richland14.9 mi871 students
Eastern Gateway Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Steubenville20.9 mi1,978 students
Franciscan University of SteubenvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Steubenville21.2 mi2,743 studentsWashington & Jefferson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington24.8 mi1,162 studentsPenn Commercial Business/Technical SchoolCareer school · For-profit · Washington25.1 mi223 students
Waynesburg UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Waynesburg29.5 mi1,135 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Wheeling. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.