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West Liberty State College
- Route 88
- West Liberty, WV 26074
- OPEID College Code: 00382300
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- General Phone: (304) 336-5000
- President: Mr. Robin C. Capehart
- Website: www.westliberty.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,405
- College Mascot: Hilltoppers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.westliberty.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 787 | 872 | 1,659 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 632 (80%) | 701 (80%) | 1,333 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 239 (38%) | 265 (38%) | 504 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 67 | 14% |
| ACT ® Exam | 420 | 86% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 39% | 24% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,002 | $3,182 | $3,551 | $2,282 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 15 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 492 | 552 | 615 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,172 | $3,946 | $3,686 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,192 | $9,630 | $9,054 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,984 | $5,730 | $5,456 |
| Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,012 | $5,012 | $4,556 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 | $2,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,760 | $3,200 | $2,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,906 | $13,426 | $12,342 |
| Out of State | $19,926 | $19,110 | $17,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,384 | $13,158 | $11,892 |
| Out of State | $19,404 | $18,842 | $17,260 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,932 | $7,706 | $6,936 |
| Out of State | $13,952 | $13,390 | $12,304 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 13 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | - | 83 |
| Information Resources Management, Cio Training | - | 16 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | - | 15 |
| Education | ||
| Elementary Education | - | 45 |
| Secondary Education | - | 37 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | - | 5 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology | - | 3 |
| Dental Hygiene | 33 | 21 |
| Nursing | - | 19 |
| History | ||
| History | - | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 13 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 45 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | - | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | - | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | - | 11 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | - | 12 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | - | 23 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Political Science and Government | - | - |
| Social Sciences | - | 6 |
| Sociology | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Graphic Design | - | 7 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,405 Undergraduate: 2,402 Graduate: 3
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,035 Female: 1,370
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,035 Female: 1,367
- Graduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 3
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,011 Part-Time: 394
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,011 Part-Time: 391
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 6 | 0.2% |
| Black | 93 | 4% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 0.9% |
| White | 2,250 | 94% |
| Unknown | 18 | 0.7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 138 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 805 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 688 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 451 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 164 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 52 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 44 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 37 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 23 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 305 | 240 | 65 |
| Faculty Status | 169 | 107 | 62 |
| Tenured Faculty | 48 | 45 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 161 | 99 | 62 |
| Primarily Instruction | 161 | 99 | 62 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 39 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 48 | 48 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 56 | 54 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 17 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,534 (95) | $48,293 (57) | $46,395 (38) |
| Professor | $58,131 (23) | $58,140 (16) | $58,109 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $49,070 (30) | $49,091 (19) | $49,034 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,776 (26) | $42,570 (15) | $43,057 (11) |
| Instructor | $38,497 (12) | $36,339 (5) | $40,039 (7) |
| Lecturer | $33,118 (4) | $34,737 (2) | $31,500 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,124 (4) | $41,817 (3) | $43,044 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $47,725 (2) | $52,405 (1) | $43,044 (1) |
| Instructor | $36,523 (2) | $36,523 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,006 (99) | $47,589 (60) | $46,109 (39) |
| Professor | $58,131 (23) | $58,140 (16) | $58,109 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $48,444 (32) | $48,780 (20) | $47,882 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,776 (26) | $42,570 (15) | $43,057 (11) |
| Instructor | $37,266 (14) | $34,494 (7) | $40,039 (7) |
| Lecturer | $33,118 (4) | $34,737 (2) | $31,500 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $706,641 | $519,106 | $187,535 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 73% | 27% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 350 | 270 | 80 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 326 | 255 | 71 |
| Baseball | 60 | 60 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Football | 108 | 108 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| Cross Country | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Wrestling | 36 | 36 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,250 | $21,714 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,250 | $4,333 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 23 | 13 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 45% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 19% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 21 | 28 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 21 | 26 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 10 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 8 |
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