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West Liberty University

Route 88, West Liberty, WV 26074

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00382300
  • President: Mr. Robin C. Capehart
  • Fax: (304) 336-8540
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 2,738

West Liberty University

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered

    • - Can Complete Preparation With Specialization

    - State Approved for Certification

Website:

www.westliberty.edu

Mission Statement

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Accreditation

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

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
    • - Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • - Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact West Liberty University directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree-22-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Business Administration Degree-92-
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Information Resources Management, Cio Training Degree-7-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications Degree-19-
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Education

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Elementary Education Degree-47-
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Secondary Education Degree-35-
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree--26
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature Degree-3-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Clinical Laboratory Science Degree-5-
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Dental Hygiene Degree3435-
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Nursing Degree-16-
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History

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Interdisciplinary Studies

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Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-9-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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General Studies Degree-44-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree-4-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree-7-
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree-17-
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Recreation and Fitness Studies

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Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-15-
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Security and Protective Services

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Criminal Justice Degree-27-
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Social Sciences

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Social Sciences Degree-4-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Graphic Design Degree-8-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates West Liberty University accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into West Liberty University.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.westliberty.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The West Liberty University admissions office phone number is (304) 336-8076. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.wvmentor.org

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College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8291,0921,921
Number Granted Admission (%)590 (71%)845 (77%)1,435 (75%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)256 (43%)327 (39%)583 (41%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam6110%
ACT ® Exam51389%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading420530
SAT ® Math410510
SAT ® Writing390500

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1623

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,738

    • - Undergraduate: 2,688

    - Graduate: 50

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,150

    - Female: 1,501

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,138

    - Female: 1,465

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 12

    - Female: 36

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,318

    - Part-Time: 333

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 2,279

    - Part-Time: 324

  • Graduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 39

    - Part-Time: 9

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien281%
American Indian30.1%
Black1134%
Asian110.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic260.9%
White2,51692%
Unknown331%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 181526%
Ages 18-1990334%
Ages 20-2175929%
Ages 22-2449319%
Ages 25-291666%
Ages 30-34823%
Ages 35-39361%
Ages 40-49351%
Ages 50-65250.9%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 67%
  • Part-Time Students: 100%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students47%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male35%
Female56%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien100%
Black20%
Asian75%
Hispanic-
White48%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less23%
5 Years38%
6 Years45%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Prepaid Tuition Plan

    - Allows students or their families to buy college tuition for future years at current prices.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending West Liberty University, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://https:

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$9,246$8,350$9,802
$0 - $30,000$5,982$4,049$6,973
$30,000 - $48,000$8,734$8,218$9,117
$48,001 - $75,000$8,530$11,473$11,428
$75,001 - $110,000$9,067$11,390$13,100
More Than $110,000$9,030$12,771$11,998

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,266$4,880$4,880
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,266$4,880$4,880
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,140$12,750$11,950
Books and Supplies$1,420$1,392$1,300

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$7,710$7,310$6,870
Other Expenses$3,350$3,300$3,300
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,850$5,757$5,525
Other Expenses$3,810$3,750$3,750
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,300$3,750$3,275

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$17,746$16,882$16,350
In-State$17,746$16,882$16,350
Out of State$25,620$24,752$23,420
Off Campus
In-District$16,346$15,779$15,455
In-State$16,346$15,779$15,455
Out of State$24,220$23,649$22,525
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,986$9,547$9,455
In-State$9,986$9,547$9,455
Out of State$17,860$17,417$16,525

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The West Liberty University financial aid office phone number is (304) 336-8016. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid48793%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid40678%$6,777
All Federal Grants24948%$4,663
Pell Grants24948%$4,295
Other Federal Grants5811%$1,578
State/Local Grants & Scholarships25148%$3,628
Institutional Grants & Scholarships18836%$3,615
All Student Loans36770%$8,136
Federal Student Loans36670%$7,865
Other Student Loans112%$9,747

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)10.2%5.5%6.1%
Number in Default833432
Number in Repayment813617524

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,431
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $3,360

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Drug Related935
Liquor Related151131
Residence Hall
Drug Related935
Liquor Related151130

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-1
Aggravated Assault-22
Burglary1277
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-1
Aggravated Assault-11
Burglary8-7

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
  • College Basketball Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
  • College Baseball Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
  • College Track & Field Conference: West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

Student Aid Amounts for Athletes

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Total Aid$1,220,385$864,696$355,689
Ratio (%)100%71%29%

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes348240108
Unduplicated Athletes31421797
Baseball3939-
Basketball301515
Football106106-
Golf1495
Softball37-37
Tennis1697
Track and Field, Outdoor452520
Track and Field, X-Country1789
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling2929-

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$23,289$14,128
Assistant Coaches-$12,794$3,911

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches382513
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
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Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
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Track and Field, Outdoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
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Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees39630690
Faculty Status22513590
Tenured Faculty47443
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service22413490
Primarily Instruction22413490
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5858-
Other Professionals5353-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional6161-
Clerical And Secretarial2626-
Skilled Crafts77-
Service and/or Maintenance1919-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,249 (121)$55,985 (70)$51,867 (51)
Professor$61,515 (14)$62,154 (11)$59,173 (3)
Associate Professor$61,117 (35)$63,270 (23)$56,991 (12)
Assistant Professor$53,785 (38)$53,600 (20)$53,991 (18)
Instructor$45,070 (32)$44,563 (15)$45,517 (17)
Lecturer$38,883 (2)$39,620 (1)$38,145 (1)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,421 (13)$85,525 (7)$70,132 (6)
Professor$87,317 (7)$94,741 (4)$77,419 (3)
Associate Professor$57,427 (3)$24,996 (1)$73,643 (2)
Assistant Professor$78,656 (3)$97,359 (2)$41,250 (1)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,211 (134)$57,257 (77)$52,447 (57)
Professor$64,824 (21)$66,251 (15)$61,259 (6)
Associate Professor$60,002 (38)$61,486 (24)$57,457 (14)
Assistant Professor$54,559 (41)$55,969 (22)$52,926 (19)
Instructor$45,070 (32)$44,563 (15)$45,517 (17)
Lecturer$38,883 (2)$39,620 (1)$38,145 (1)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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