West Liberty University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,269
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in West Liberty, West Virginia, West Liberty University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

West Liberty University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, West Liberty University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at West Liberty University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

West Liberty University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,345

Cost of attendance at West Liberty University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,294

Cost of attendance at West Liberty University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at West Liberty University received on average $5,628 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,628

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	163	42%	$4,514	$735,706
Other Federal Grant	165	43%	$5,094	$840,447
State Grant/Scholarships	129	34%	$2,465	$317,949
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	117	30%	$5,829	$681,966
Total Grant & Scholarships	327	85%	$5,628	$1,840,362

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of West Liberty University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of West Liberty University students is 42.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.1%.

42.3%

white 29.4% 81 students
unknown 76.6% 85 students
Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

West Liberty University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

West Liberty University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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