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West Liberty University Trade Programs

West Liberty University is a public institution located in West Liberty, WV. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

West Liberty University Rankings

West Liberty University appears in the following rankings for trade programs at the associates level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 6	State — West Virginia

Where Is West Liberty University?

Contact information for West Liberty University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074
Phone:	3043365000
Website:	www.westliberty.edu/
Admissions:	www.westliberty.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.westliberty.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into West Liberty University?

You can apply to West Liberty University online at: www.westliberty.edu/admissions/apply-now/

West Liberty University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for West Liberty University

This is what West Liberty University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into West Liberty University?

West Liberty University admits 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

61% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at West Liberty University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 580. Math scores were between 420 and 543.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 890 to 1123. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at West Liberty University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at West Liberty University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	533	515	97%
Women	823	804	98%

Can I Afford West Liberty University?

The average net price after aid at West Liberty University is $16,295. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,877
In-State Fees	$16
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,426
Out-of-State Fees	$16
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,893
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,442

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at West Liberty University receive some form of financial aid (411 students).

Approximately 65% of students at West Liberty University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,434 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,287.

Student Loan Debt

44% of West Liberty University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,518 per year.

West Liberty University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 472 students enrolled at West Liberty University, all undergraduate. West Liberty University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,578 undergraduate students at West Liberty University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of West Liberty University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	11
Black or African American	85
Hispanic	4
White	1,174
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	42

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at West Liberty University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
West Virginia	240
Ohio	71
Pennsylvania	51
Maryland	11
Indiana	8

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at West Liberty University

West Liberty University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,007 undergraduate students at West Liberty University took at least one online class — of those, 6 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at West Liberty University

West Liberty University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

West Liberty University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.