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West Liberty, West Virginia · Public ·Rural

West Liberty University

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 54% value
97.3% Acceptance $15,366 Avg net price 59.5% Graduate $43,296 Median earnings 1,511 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Rural
Enrollment
1,511 students
Women / Men
60.6% / 39.4%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97.3%
SAT (mid 50%)
890–1123
ACT (mid 50%)
18–24

Cost

Avg net price
$15,366
Sticker price
$23,809
Tuition (in-state)
$8,893
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,442

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59.5%
Retention rate
68.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$43,296
Median debt
$23,250 (~$252/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
31.9%
Take federal loans
43.9%

All majors at West Liberty University

28 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General
Social Work
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Design and Applied Arts
Communication and Media Studies
Criminology
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Education, General
Music
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
English Language and Literature, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Social Sciences, General
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Chemistry
Educational Administration and Supervision
Mathematics
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is West Liberty University worth it?

Pay $15,366/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $43,296 ten years out — about 2.8× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$15,366/yr
Median earnings
$43,296/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$23,250~$252/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,464net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?

West Liberty University admits 97.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 890–1123 range on the SAT.

How much does West Liberty University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,366. The sticker price before any aid is $23,809, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,464.

How much debt do West Liberty University graduates have?

Graduates leave West Liberty University with a median federal student loan balance of $23,250, which works out to about $252 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 43.9% of students take federal loans.

Is West Liberty University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, West Liberty University graduates earn a median of $43,296 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns West Liberty University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for West Liberty University?

Admitted students score 890–1123 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at West Liberty University?

59.5% of full-time undergraduates graduate from West Liberty University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 68.9%.

What are the most popular majors at West Liberty University?

28 programs are listed in federal data; 26 have positive share data. The largest reported major at West Liberty University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (28.8%), followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (10.8%).

What percent of West Liberty University students receive financial aid?

31.9% of West Liberty University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 43.9% take federal student loans.

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