West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia 26074
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1041
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History What is now West Liberty University was established as West Liberty Academy on March 30, 1837, before the state broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War.
- •West Liberty was approved to become a university by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission in November 2008.
- •The West Liberty Board of Governors voted to change to West Liberty University on May 3, 2009.
- •Tim Borchers was appointed as the university's 38th president on May 12, 2023, by the West Liberty University Board of Governors.
Source: Wikipedia
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