West Liberty University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4834 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1344 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1267 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1051 of 1,060 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,944
- Graduates
- 404
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- westliberty.edu
West Liberty University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 69% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,077 | 814 | 1,263 |
| Admissions | 1,498 | 560 | 938 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 411 | 175 | 236 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
858 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
290 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
105 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 890
or below
75% of them
had 1125
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Liberty University are 890-1125 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Liberty University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1719 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 291 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 133 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 92 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 86 (4%) |
| Asian | 15 (0.6%) |
| Hispanic | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,547
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,716 | $8,910 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,716 | $8,910 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,100 | $11,250 |
| Fee in-district | $16 | $2,970 |
| Fee in-state | $16 | $2,970 |
| Fee out-of-state | $16 | $2,970 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,020 |
| Room charge | $5,672 |
| Meal charge | $5,022 |
West Liberty University majors
West Liberty University has granted 366 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 144 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Liberty University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 69 | 62 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 34 | 34 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | 20 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 30 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| General Studies | 23 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 18 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Criminology | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 8 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 7 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Music, Other | 3 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 34 | 366 | 144 |
West Liberty University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 51% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Liberty University has published 824 scientific papers with 4,168 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 5 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 2 | 15 |
| 2001 | 4 | 8 |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 21 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 | 2 | 26 |
| 2007 | 5 | 40 |
| 2008 | 3 | 36 |
| 2009 | 5 | 38 |
| 2010 | 6 | 53 |
| 2011 | 8 | 75 |
| 2012 | 13 | 72 |
| 2013 | 24 | 93 |
| 2014 | 20 | 102 |
| 2015 | 33 | 148 |
| 2016 | 70 | 172 |
| 2017 | 61 | 182 |
| 2018 | 75 | 236 |
| 2019 | 84 | 341 |
| 2020 | 74 | 397 |
| 2021 | 58 | 498 |
| 2022 | 77 | 454 |
| 2023 | 53 | 513 |
| 2024 | 27 | 467 |
Notable alumni
-
Chris Booker
- Occupations
- radio personality
- Biography
-
Chris Booker is an American radio and TV personality.
-
Dan Burt
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Dan Burt is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at the Duquesne University.
-
David Campiti
- Occupations
- publishercomics creatorwritertalent agent
- Biography
-
David Campiti is an American animation producer, comic book writer, talent agent, and packager. He was deeply involved with a number of comics publishers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Eternity Comics, Pied Piper Comics, and his own entity, Innovation Publishing. As CEO of Glass House Graphics, Campiti oversees an international animation studio and agency of illustrators, writers, painters, and digital designers.
-
Cleveland Monroe Bailey
- Occupations
- head teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.
General info
| Alternative names | WLU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1837 |
| Motto | Make the Most of Yourself |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 343 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 208 University Drive West Liberty, West Virginia, 26074 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 3043365000 |