West Liberty University is a comprehensive higher education institution located in the beautiful foothills of West Virginia. Founded in 1837, it is the oldest institution of higher education in West Virginia and the state’s only public site of the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious Master’s Colleges and Universities classification. The University offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, 24 master’s-level programs and 1 doctoral program in a wide range of disciplines including business, education, science, engineering, mathematics, and health and wellness. West Liberty University is dedicated to providing our students with challenging academic programs, outstanding faculty and staff, and numerous opportunities to engage in campus activities and the surrounding community.
- Address: 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 00002-6074
- Phone: (304) 336-5000
- Website: www.westliberty.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,481
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,150 | $16,090 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,645 | $1,645 |
| Room & Board | $7,236 | $7,236 |
| Other | $4,669 | $4,669 |
| Total Cost | $21,700 | $29,640 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- SAT Range: 900 – 1120
- ACT Range: 17 – 23
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- General Studies
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Elementary Education and Teaching
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 36%
- Female: 64%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 79%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 12%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 56%
- Out-of-State: 44%
- Unknown: 0%