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West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

2,315
West Liberty University overview
Location West Liberty, West Virginia
Online westliberty.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
West Liberty University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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West Liberty University sits atop a hilltop campus in West Liberty, West Virginia, located 11 miles northeast of Wheeling near the Pennsylvania and Ohio borders. Established in 1837 as West Liberty Academy, it is the oldest institution of higher education in West Virginia and evolved from a teacher's college to gain university status in 2009. The 290-acre rural campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with all freshman required to live in one of the six residence halls. The university maintains moderate admission standards and is known for its dental hygiene, music education, and biology programs, while also housing the West Liberty University Zoo Science program, one of only two such programs in the eastern United States. As a member of NCAA Division II, West Liberty competes as the Hilltoppers, with its men's basketball program regularly ranking among the top teams in its conference.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

West Liberty University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 888/1130
ACT 6/9
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

74.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

West Virginia Resident Tuition

$8,716
In State Costs for West Liberty University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,645
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,020
Budget for Other Expenses$4,124
Total One Year Cost$24,505

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,100
Out of State Costs for West Liberty University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,645
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,020
Budget for Other Expenses$4,124
Total One Year Cost$32,889

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by West Liberty University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 22%
Health Professions 20%
Education 18%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024