Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$13,793
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1070
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $8,732 |
| 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. | $17,116 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,694 |
| Books and Supplies | $1140 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,824
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,085
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,365
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2646
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,085
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,045,384
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,059,143
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.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,971
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
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,624
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,712
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
1706
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
116
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
48%
Submitting ACT
57%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1070
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,315
Total Number of Undergrads
1,919
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
31
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
20
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
65
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
39%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hilltoppers
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Intramural Sports
7
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,500
Top 5 Employers
Wheeling Hospital
Ohio Valley Medical Center
United Bank
Ohio County Schools
84 Lumber
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
Loan Default Rate
15%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingan outstanding experience. best place to learn about art. the best school for me.
Ashley from Williamstown, WV
This school is a lot high school in the size of your classes. The teachers will work with you to help you understand the material.
Kristin from Mckeesport, PA
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