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West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia 26074

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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

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72%Acceptance
1041SAT Avg
1,578Students
12:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$43,296Earnings 10yr
$16,295Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

West Liberty University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1041

Reading & WritingMid: 528
470585
MathMid: 505
420540

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1041

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,295

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (33)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

87Low

Estimated from WV state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
37 mi(64 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
108 mi(187 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
128 mi(222 min)

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