A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wheeling Jesuit University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 37% more male students than female students enrolled at Wheeling Jesuit University with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wheeling Jesuit University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
433
|
| Women |
316
|
Wheeling Jesuit University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 89% of the student body residing outside of West Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
21%
|
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238078 IPEDS survey data for Wheeling Jesuit University.