West Liberty University
tuition & fees
$17,442
graduate tuition & fees
$15,000
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
2,299
online students
196
Number of Programs
49
Financial Aid Amount
$10,434
SAT Scores
1,000
Graduation Rate
60%
West Liberty University is a Public, 4 years college located in West Liberty, West Virginia. West Liberty ranked 2nd in West Virginia Colleges and 166th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 2,299 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. West Liberty's acceptance rate is 97.27% last year (undergraduate school).
West Liberty University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of West Liberty University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074 |
| Phone | 304-336-5000 |
| WEB | www.westliberty.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.westliberty.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.westliberty.edu/admissions/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | www.westliberty.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.westliberty.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.westliberty.edu/admissions/requirements/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | westliberty.edu/lsdc/accessibility-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of West Liberty University is 97.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.54%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.27 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.54 % |
Tuition & Fees
West Liberty's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,893 for West Virginia residents and $17,442 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.90% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,116).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,236 for West Virginia residents and $15,000 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.49% compared to the last year's rate.
| West Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,893 | $17,442 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,236 | $15,000 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,299 students have enrolled at West Liberty (2024-2025). Among them, 196 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. West Liberty has 1,934 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 365 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,299 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,934 |
| Graduate Students | 365 |
| Online Enrollment | 196 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
West Liberty offers 49 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 49 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by West Liberty
| Number of programs | 49 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |