West Liberty Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.27%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1000. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,893
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,442
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at West Liberty:
- Total Enrollment: 2,299, including 196 online students
- 1,934 Undergraduate, 365 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.1% men, 61.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 60%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 49 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
West Liberty Overview
West Liberty University (West Liberty) is a four-year, public school located in West Liberty, WV. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The West Liberty's tuition & fees is $8,893 for West Virginia residents and $17,442 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,434.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,299 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
West Liberty's acceptance rate is 97.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.54%. The median SAT score is 1000 and the ACT score is 22.
West Liberty University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of West Liberty University is $8,893 for in-state students and $17,442 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,236 for in-state students and $15,000 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,057 for West Virginia residents and $17,774 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,603 for West Virginia residents and $15,823 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,893 | $17,442 |
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| Graduate | $12,236 | $15,000 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,057 | $17,774 |
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| Graduate | $12,603 | $15,823 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
West Liberty University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at West Liberty
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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