West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV • public • II | Mountain East Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Rural

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,105 • Total: 2,638

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV
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Website

www.westliberty.edu

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 810 (38.5%) • Female: 1,295 (61.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	7	0.3%
Black/African American	81	3.8%
Hispanic/Latino	7	0.3%
White	1,511	71.8%
Two or More Races	108	5.1%
International	75	3.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

1,498 admitted from 2,077 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-585
Math: 420-540
Total: 890-1125

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-24

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	07/29/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

60.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,835

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$31,384

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,877
Out-of-state: $17,426

Room & Board

$12,728

Books & Supplies

$1,230

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,714
$30,001-48,000	$14,460
$48,001-75,000	$15,087
$75,001-110,000	$17,362
$110,001+	$18,566

Students Receiving Pell Grants

68%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Mountain East Conference

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.2 GPA / 22 ACT

In-State Awards

$500-$6,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$12,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000-$2,000 total

10 automatic scholarships (18 total)

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Common questions about West Liberty University

What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?

West Liberty University accepts 72% of applicants, from 2,077 applications.

How much does West Liberty University cost?

Tuition and fees are $8,877 in-state and $17,426 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,714 on average after aid.

Does West Liberty University require SAT or ACT scores?

West Liberty University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for West Liberty University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

What is West Liberty University's graduation rate?

61% of students graduate within six years.