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West Liberty University

West Liberty, WVPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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97%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$15,366
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$36,822
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

West Liberty University is a public institution located in the rural setting of West Liberty, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading470 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 543
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences30% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,094
Earnings 5yr: $110,294
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,117
Earnings 5yr: $59,610
Debt: $29,408
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,175
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,801
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,812
Earnings 5yr: $47,566
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,691
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,707
Earnings 5yr: $48,007
Debt: $28,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,824
Earnings 5yr: $44,582
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,811
Earnings 5yr: $52,360
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,061
Earnings 5yr: $42,711
Debt: $31,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,212
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,799
Earnings 5yr: $43,116
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,353
Earnings 5yr: $54,642
Debt: $26,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,539
Earnings 5yr: $42,828
Debt: $26,139
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,532
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,982
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,375
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,943
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,366
In-State Tuition$8,893
Out-of-State Tuition$17,442
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,822
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,296

Completion Signals

60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$173/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$57,021
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