West Liberty University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4817 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1348 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1271 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1051 of 1,067 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 1,919
- Graduates
- 396
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- westliberty.edu
West Liberty University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
West Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 37% 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 | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,706 | 638 | 1,068 |
| Admissions | 1,264 | 461 | 803 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 425 | 164 | 261 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
821 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
231 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
246 or 57%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 888
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in West Liberty University are 888-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
209 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 6
or below
75% of them
had 9
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in West Liberty University are 6-9 (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 | 1835 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 172 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 119 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 94 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (3%) |
| Asian | 20 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| Hispanic | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $5,824
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,716 | $7,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,716 | $7,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,100 | $8,280 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,020 |
| Room charge | $5,150 |
| Meal charge | $4,464 |
West Liberty University majors
West Liberty University has granted 412 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 164 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Liberty University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 85 | 74 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 28 | 31 | 6 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 7 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | ||
| General Studies | 32 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 28 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 18 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Music, Other | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 28 | 412 | 164 |
West Liberty University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 55% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
West Liberty University has published 721 scientific papers with 2,446 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 Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 | 3 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 15 |
| 2005 | 4 | 17 |
| 2006 | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 | 5 | 28 |
| 2008 | 2 | 23 |
| 2009 | 5 | 20 |
| 2010 | 7 | 29 |
| 2011 | 7 | 51 |
| 2012 | 11 | 36 |
| 2013 | 20 | 53 |
| 2014 | 18 | 70 |
| 2015 | 28 | 115 |
| 2016 | 36 | 124 |
| 2017 | 58 | 134 |
| 2018 | 70 | 157 |
| 2019 | 82 | 207 |
| 2020 | 70 | 224 |
| 2021 | 60 | 342 |
| 2022 | 70 | 302 |
| 2023 | 51 | 323 |
Notable alumni
-
Chris Booker
- Occupations
- radio personality
- Biography
-
Chris Booker is an American radio and TV personality.
-
Dan Burt
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Dan Burt is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at the Duquesne University.
-
David Campiti
- Occupations
- talent agentwritercomics creatorpublisher
- 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
- politicianhead teacher
- 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 | 354 |
| 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 |