West Liberty University
West Liberty University is a public, 4-year institution established in the state of West Virginia. WLU offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for many different fields of study, such as Creative Art Therapy and Museum Education. WLU provides a variety of residence options, including student houses, apartment complexes, and cabins which all house returning students matching specific GPA or major criteria. Eligible high school students can enroll in the Advanced Academy and earn up to two full years of college credit before graduating from high school.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
73%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1070
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,481
Total Number of Undergrads
2,125
Classroom Sizes
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,354
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,294
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$10,020
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| Books and Supplies | $1645
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Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
37%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,293
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,793
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,703
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,587
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,625
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$234
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hilltoppers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
What Students Are Saying
3.58
Average Rating
an outstanding experience. best place to learn about art. the best school for me.
Ashley from Williamstown, WV
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