Overview

West Liberty University is a Comprehensive institution located in West Liberty, WV, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV  26074
United States

Contact Michelle Filberto
Enrollment Services Coordinator
Email: admissions@westliberty.edu
Phone: 304-336-8078
Fax: 304-336-8403

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Information Resources Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,706

Applied

1,264

Accepted

1,919

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,068

Females Applied

803

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

638

Males Applied

461

Males Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.33

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	531	460	580
SAT Math	501	428	550
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,716

In-state

17,100

Out-of-state

Fees

400

Full-time student fees

5,900

Room & board

3,500

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

7,900

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,800

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,500

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

1,919

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.1%
Black or African American	3.96%
White or Caucasian	79.62%
Asian	0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	6.83%
Other	5.73%

Gender

Male (37.31%)

Female (62.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling		Division 2	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

216

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 144

Part-time - 72

Male - 89

Female - 128