Known for health sciences — excellent value
West Liberty University is a public institution in West Liberty with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1041, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,295.
Established
1837
Mascot
Topper the Bear
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II and formerly belonged to the 16-member West Virginia
Division
Division II
72%Acceptance
1041SAT Avg
1,578Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$43,296Earnings 10yr
$16,295Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.1%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1041
Reading & WritingMid: 528
470585
MathMid: 505
420540
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1824
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,732
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,116
Room & Board$10,694
Books & Supplies$1,140
Total Cost of Attendance$23,526
Average Net Price$16,295
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,368
$30–48K$14,580
$48–75K$16,744
$75–110K$19,852
$110K+$19,090
Programs (33)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,578
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
Race & Ethnicity
White 83%
Black 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate60.6%
Freshman Retention69.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,822
8 Years$41,374
10 Years$43,296
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$34,000
Men
$45,300
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia