West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,653
Graduate Enrollment: 204
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.85%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 78.7%
Black: 4.3%
Hispanic: 0.3%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 8.2%
Black: 4.3%
Hispanic: 0.3%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 8.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,786
In-State tuition: $8,345Out-of-State tuition: $16,294
Estimated books and supplies: $1,645 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,020 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,094 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,380 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,094 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,553 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,145 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,051 |
| $30k-48k | $14,828 |
| $48k-75k | $15,694 |
| $75k-110k | $17,203 |
| $110k+ | $18,540 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,958 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,522 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 59.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,202 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,305 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | $32,090 ($2,674) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 55 | $26,139 | $264 | $37,780 ($3,148) | $38,686 ($3,224) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 28 | $42,978 ($3,582) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 46 | $31,000 | $287 | $38,379 ($3,198) | $38,275 ($3,190) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 34 | $22,500 | $223 | $25,270 ($2,106) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 26 | $28,000 | $286 | $25,498 ($2,125) | $39,855 ($3,321) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $32,931 ($2,744) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 13 | $26,250 | $228 | $34,754 ($2,896) | $47,409 ($3,951) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | $37,551 ($3,129) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 9 | $39,923 ($3,327) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 37 | $27,000 | $278 | $49,263 ($4,105) | $50,209 ($4,184) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 39 | $27,000 | $270 | $47,793 ($3,983) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | $94,747 ($7,896) | $105,187 ($8,766) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 35 | $29,408 | $286 | $64,831 ($5,403) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 57 | $27,000 | $275 | $33,440 ($2,787) | $37,705 ($3,142) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 52 | $230 | $48,011 ($4,001) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,058Full time faculty: 58%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $16,434,104 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $20,314,393 (2022)