West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a small, public institution in West Liberty, WV, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,511 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 60% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,296.

97%

Acceptance

$15,366

Net price

1,511

Enrollment

60%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

1,045

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading470–580

SAT Math420–543

ACT Composite18–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,366

Average net price

$8,893

In-state tuition

$17,442

Out-of-state tuition

$12,728

Room & board

$1,230

Books & supplies

$23,809

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

44%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,714

$30–48K

$14,460

$48–75K

$15,087

$75–110K

$17,362

$110K+

$18,566

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.7%

Business18.4%

Education12.9%

Biology11.3%

Communications6.8%

Humanities5.2%

Psychology4.6%

Parks & Recreation4.6%

Visual & Performing Arts3.4%

Criminal Justice1.2%

After Graduation

$43,296

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,822

Median earnings (6 yrs)

60%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

73%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,232

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,511

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

81%

Two or more races

Black

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Hispanic

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