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West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia · Public · 1,511 undergrads

West Liberty University admits 97% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into West Liberty University?

97% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 890–1123 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,356 applied, 1,319 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does West Liberty University cost?

$8,988 a year in-state

Out of state: about $17,540 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,835.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$1,272
$30,000–$48,000$16,784
$48,000–$75,000$18,265
$75,000–$110,000$20,622
over $110,000$19,749

Out-of-state tuition is $17,442 a year, against $8,890 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $8,552 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does West Liberty University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked West Liberty University's fall 2027 rule yet. West Liberty University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. West Liberty University's site

What it's like

1,511
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in West Liberty, WV.
69%
of first-years come back for year two.
39%
finish in four years. 61% within six.
$49.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22.7k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?
97% for fall 2024: 1,319 of 1,356 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for West Liberty University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 890 to 1123 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does West Liberty University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,265 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,835.
How much does West Liberty University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at West Liberty University is $17,442 a year, against $8,890 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $8,988 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $8,552 tuition gap gives about $17,540 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is West Liberty University's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 39% within four (IPEDS).