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West Liberty University

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Rating

Public

Type

2,769

Students

$15,930

Tuition

71%

Acceptance

#1672

Ranking

Fringe Rural

Campus Setting

West Liberty, WV

208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074

West Liberty University is a small public college located in West Liberty, WV ranked 8th in West Virginia. It has a total of 2,382 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 70.64% of applicants. West Liberty University offers 34 different majors and is best known for its Secondary Education and Teaching, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Dental Hygiene programs (respectively ranked 1st, 1st, and 2nd in West Virginia). With an annual tuition of $7,990 for in-state students and $15,930 for those from out-of-state, West Liberty University is moderately priced. 38.06% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to draw close to $36,400 per year, which is 12% below the national median.
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Cost

$15,930
Above Average

West Liberty University

$15,930

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,224

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,517

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

71%Acceptance
Less Selective

West Liberty University

71%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

1% of students submit

Admissions Yield

36%

ACT

16 - 23

100% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$0

Students

2,382Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

36%

In-state

83%

Female

64%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

8%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
18% Business Administration and Management, General9% General Studies9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General65% Others

18% Business Administration and Management, General

9% General Studies

9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

65% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

18%

94 Graduates

General Studies

9%

46 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

9%

46 Graduates

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

7%

39 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

7%

35 Graduates

Secondary Education and Teaching

5%

28 Graduates

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

5%

28 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

5%

27 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

5%

26 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors13:113:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

13

Number of Library Books

107,404

Academic Spend per Student

$5,697

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

71%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$27,800/Year

West Liberty University

$27,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$27,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$36,400

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

38%