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About West Liberty University

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West Liberty University is a public university in West Liberty, WV, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and west virginia liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 74%, West Liberty University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 431 students each year. West Liberty University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 888–1130, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. West Liberty University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,895 per year; the sticker price of $32,053 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

West Liberty University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

74%
Overall Accept Rate
1009
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 888 – 1130 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to West Liberty University

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Application Strategy
West Liberty has strong programs in dental hygiene, nursing, and teacher education, so if you are applying to one of those areas, name the specific program in your application materials and connect it to a concrete experience or goal. Admissions staff at smaller schools like West Liberty notice when students have clearly thought about fit.
Demonstrated Interest
West Liberty's campus sits on a hilltop in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, and the admissions office notices when students make the trip out. Schedule a campus visit and ask to sit in on a class in your intended major to show genuine curiosity beyond just the application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What West Liberty University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$12.7k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$14.5k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$15.1k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$17.4k
110k+~$32k/yr$18.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,803
Undergrad Enrollment
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