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West Liberty University Teaching Programs

West Liberty University is a public institution located in West Liberty, WV. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

West Liberty University Rankings

West Liberty University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 43	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#337 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1837 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is West Liberty University?

Get in touch with 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

These are the things West Liberty University looks for in applicants:

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 has an acceptance rate of 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

Selectivity numbers at West Liberty University can differ by 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. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation 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

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at West Liberty University receive some form of financial aid (411 students).

About 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. 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.

West Liberty University Graduate Student Diversity

404 of West Liberty University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at West Liberty University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	7
Black or African American	15
White	321
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	27
Non-Resident	17

Online Learning at West Liberty University

West Liberty University provides remote learning paths 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.

At the graduate level, 115 students took at least one online class and 190 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at West Liberty University

These teaching majors are available at West Liberty University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	50	7	—	57
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	19	—	19
Education, General	7	—	—	7

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.