West Liberty University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,345

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at West Liberty University was $14,915. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at West Liberty University

West Liberty University net price calculator

$14,915

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of West Liberty University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,915	$1,103 (8%)	$12,051	$14,828	$15,694	$17,203	$18,540
2021	$13,812	$168 (1%)	$12,326	$14,778	$13,908	$17,191	$18,460
2020	$13,980	$1,067 (8%)	$12,018	$12,167	$13,774	$15,841	$18,830
2019	$12,913	$620 (5%)	$10,007	$11,798	$14,094	$15,620	$15,669
2018	$12,293	$8	$10,989	$11,091	$14,311	$17,072	$17,210
2017	$12,285	$1,251 (11%)	$11,232	$11,675	$14,052	$16,152	$17,110
2016	$11,034	$256 (2%)	$9,801	$10,340	$13,341	$15,149	$16,224
2015	$11,290	$404 (4%)	$9,432	$11,095	$13,292	$16,460	$10,123
2014	$10,886	--	$9,004	$9,980	$11,875	$13,969	$14,718

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of West Liberty University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,039	$339 (2%)	$8,345	$12,049	$1,645
2021	$21,700	$330 (2%)	$8,150	$11,905	$1,645
2020	$21,370	$484 (2%)	$7,990	$11,735	$1,645
2019	$20,886	$481 (2%)	$7,680	$11,561	$1,645
2018	$20,405	$238 (1%)	$7,380	$11,380	$1,645
2017	$20,167	$500 (3%)	$7,038	$11,483	$1,646
2016	$19,667	$692 (4%)	$6,702	$11,340	$1,625
2015	$18,975	$584 (3%)	$6,415	$11,010	$1,550
2014	$18,391	$861 (5%)	$6,226	$10,665	$1,500
2013	$17,530	--	$5,530	$10,500	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at West Liberty University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,020 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at West Liberty University is $1,113 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: West Liberty University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,645.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, West Liberty University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,094

If living off-campus, with family: $4,103

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,669
How much is West Liberty University application fees?: West Liberty University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: West Liberty University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

West Liberty University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$350	$492
For out-of-state students	$692	$561

Housing and Meal

**West Liberty University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at West Liberty University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,020	19	1,269
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,806	0	1,291
2020	$4,464	$5,150	N/A	0	1,271
2019	$4,356	$5,050	N/A	0	1,539
2018	$4,270	$5,050	N/A	0	1,539
2017	$4,070	$5,050	N/A	0	1,202
2016	$3,950	$4,860	N/A	0	1,202

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by West Liberty University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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