Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,732
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,116
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,694
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,572
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,426
Net price (after aid)$16,295
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$13,368
$30k – $48k$14,580
$48k – $75k$16,744
$75k – $110k$19,852
$110k+$19,090
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$43,296
Median debt at graduation$23,250
Est. monthly loan payment$246
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants32%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans49%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$17.1k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Friendly application paths
Transfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.1k
below avg
Net price
$16.3k
below avg
Pell
32%
Median debt
$23.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$43.3k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
890 - 1125
ACT range
18 - 24
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West Liberty, WV 26074
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyMusicHistory
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologySociology
Campus & Student Life
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About West Liberty University
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- Where is West Liberty University located?
- West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, WV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is a public university based in WV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at West Liberty University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at West Liberty University is approximately 72%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,732 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,982 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about West Liberty University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with West Liberty University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of West Liberty University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). West Liberty University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/west-liberty-university