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Known for health sciences — excellent value

West Liberty University is a public institution in West Liberty with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1041, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,295.

Established

1837

Mascot

Topper the Bear

Type

Public university

Division

Division II

72%

Acceptance

1041

SAT Avg

1,578

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

61%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$43,296

Earnings 10yr

$16,295

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

VolleyballSoftballBaseballSoccerAcrobatic

History & Fun Facts

•History What is now West Liberty University was established as West Liberty Academy on March 30, 1837, before the state broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War.
•West Liberty was approved to become a university by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in November 2008.
•The West Liberty Board of Governors voted to change to West Liberty University on May 3, 2009.
•Tim Borchers was appointed as the university's 38th president on May 12, 2023, by the West Liberty University Board of Governors.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1041

Reading & WritingMid: 528

470585

MathMid: 505

420540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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West Liberty University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,732

Tuition (out-of-state)$17,116

Room & Board$10,694

Books & Supplies$1,140

Total Cost of Attendance$23,526

Average Net Price$16,295

Median Debt at Graduation$23,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,368

$30–48K$14,580

$48–75K$16,744

$75–110K$19,852

$110K+$19,090

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Programs (33)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.6%

Freshman Retention69.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,822

10 Years$43,296

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,578

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

First Generation

36%

Pell Grant Recipients

32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Black 5%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

37 mi(64 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

108 mi(187 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

128 mi(222 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh30 mi

CLECleveland108 mi

CMHColumbus122 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA37 mi

~1h 4m drive

Cleveland, OH108 mi

~3h 7m drive

Columbus, OH128 mi

~3h 42m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Concord University

Bluefield State University

Northeast Ohio Medical University

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SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (33)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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Distance to Cities

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