West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV · Public · Graduate degree-granting

West Liberty University is a public institution in West Liberty, West Virginia, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,511 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,296 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 60.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.86x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,366 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Biology, Dental Support Services, Teacher Education, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,296
Graduation Rate
60.1%
Median Debt
$23,250
Average Net Price
$15,366
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.86x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,511
Admission Rate
97.3%
Average SAT
1045
Retention Rate
68.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$8,893
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,442
Pell Grant Rate
31.9%
Federal Loan Rate
43.9%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$12,714
Income $30K–$48K
$14,460
Income $48K–$75K
$15,087
Income $110K+
$18,566

Student Demographics

Women
61.3%
White
81.5%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
6.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.3%

Accreditations

Programs (31)

Bachelor (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $50,824 69
Biology $56,691 41
Dental Support Services $61,801 34
Teacher Education $44,539 33
Sports & Fitness $53,707 29
Registered Nursing $82,117 26
Liberal Arts & Sciences $50,061 23
Criminal Justice & Corrections $45,353 18
Psychology Not reported 12
Social Sciences $43,532 12
Communications Not reported 11
Management Information Systems Not reported 8
Communication Disorders $47,212 7
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 7
Social Work $46,799 6
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 6
English Language & Literature Not reported 5
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 5
Education Not reported 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 3
Music Not reported 3
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Not reported 3

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $64,175 62
Teacher Education $50,811 30
Biology Not reported 20
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $119,094 17
Criminology Not reported 9
Dental Support Services Not reported 4

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Dental Support Services $60,812 34
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Cognitive Psychology Master 2
Chemistry Bachelor 1

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