West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Public · offers Graduate degrees
97%Acceptance rate
$15,366Average net price / year
60%Graduation rate
$43,296Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
1,511Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,893
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,442
- Total cost of attendance
- $23,809
- Room & board
- $12,728
- Books & supplies
- $1,230
- Average net price
- $15,366
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $12,714
- $30–48k
- $14,460
- $48–75k
- $15,087
- $75–110k
- $17,362
- $110k+
- $18,566
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 97.3%
- Average SAT
- 1045
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 470–580
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 420–543
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $36,822
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,296
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 32%
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Programs: what graduates earn
18 of 38 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $51,493 | $26,179 |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $71,848 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $53,420 | $25,481 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 33 | $42,005 | $24,876 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 23 | $37,379 | $27,042 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 69 | $34,713 | $25,905 |
| Biology, General | 41 | $29,559 | $21,076 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 29 | $24,139 | $27,000 |
| Social Sciences, General | 12 | $43,532 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 7 | $47,212 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 6 | $33,188 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 11 | $41,375 | — |
| Social Work | 6 | $46,799 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $41,118 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General | 12 | $38,943 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 17 | $95,302 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 62 | $48,588 | $20,218 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 30 | $47,927 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,511
- Graduate students
- 457
- Part-time
- 4%
- Women / men
- 61% / 39%
- White
- 81%
- Hispanic
- 0%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $64,350 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 64%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.westliberty.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
- Education – 13% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 11% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
- Psychology – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at West Liberty University?
97.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1045 on the SAT.
How much does West Liberty University cost?
The average net price after grants is $15,366 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,893 and the full cost of attendance is $23,809.
How much do West Liberty University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $43,296 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
60% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.