West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$12,716

$21,100

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
460
75th
550
25th
428
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
9
25th
6
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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,264
Declined 442
Total Received 1,706
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Public

1,919

undergraduate students

396

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1837, West Liberty University is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and nursing. It is located on a 290-acre campus in West Liberty, West Virginia—10 miles from Wheeling.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 2,315
Established in 1837
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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290-acre campus in West Liberty (population: 1,459), 10 miles from Wheeling; extended campus locations in Weirton and Wheeling. Major airport and train serve Pittsburgh (50 miles); bus serves Wheeling.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

West Liberty University
208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV
26074-0295

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
39%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
38%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
460
75th
550
25th
428
75th
23
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
9
25th
6

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,264
Declined 442
Total Received 1,706

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

78%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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P: 304 336-8016
F: 304 336-8088

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, dance team, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fishing, fitness, flag football, floor hockey, martial arts, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, table tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Criminology yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes yes yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes
Information Resources Management yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, Other yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Work yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. General Business
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,315

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

1,919
students

Female
63%
1,203

Male
37%
716

17%

396
students

Female
64%
255

Male
36%
141

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

82%

1,579
students

Female
62%
981

Male
38%
598

18%

340
students

Female
65%
222

Male
35%
118

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
79%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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