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West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a small, public institution located in West Liberty, wv. Founded in 1837, West Liberty University offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,648 undergraduates
cost $8,716 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into West Liberty University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.1%
SAT score average 995
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.33
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! West Liberty University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,716
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,020
Books & supplies $1,645
Other expenses $4,124
Cost of attendance* $24,505
Average financial aid package $7,900
Estimated cost $16,605 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,100
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,020
Books & supplies $1,645
Other expenses $4,124
Cost of attendance* $32,889
Average financial aid package $7,900
Estimated cost $24,989 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? West Liberty University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,648, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

2,315

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
0%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At West Liberty University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074
phone 304-336-5000
address www.westliberty.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about West Liberty University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is West Liberty University?

West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at West Liberty University? 

The acceptance rate for West Liberty University is 74%.

What’s the average GPA for West Liberty University?

The average high school GPA for West Liberty University students was 3.33.

How much does it cost for 4 years at West Liberty University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at West Liberty University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $98,020.

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