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WEST LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

  • Route 88
  • West Liberty, WV 26074
  • OPEID College Code: 00382300
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  • General Phone: (304) 336-5000
  • President: Mr. Robin C. Capehart
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 2,651
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West Liberty University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
West Liberty University Campus Map
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7391,0341,773
Number Granted Admission (%)555 (75%)837 (81%)1,392 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)237 (43%)343 (41%)580 (42%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam6612%
ACT ® Exam50488%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading390490
SAT ® Math380490
SAT ® Writing350470
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1622
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving71%42%44%17%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,234$4,007$3,384$1,559
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.5%6.1%2.0%
Number in Default343210
Number in Repayment617524492
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,880$4,464$4,172
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,880$4,464$4,172
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,950$10,896$10,192
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,200$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,870$6,282$5,984
Other Expenses$3,300$3,250$2,750
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,525$5,262$5,012
Other Expenses$3,750$3,700$3,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,275$3,700$2,760
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,350$15,196$13,906
In-State$16,350$15,196$13,906
Out of State$23,420$21,628$19,926
Off Campus
In-District$15,455$14,626$13,384
In-State$15,455$14,626$13,384
Out of State$22,525$21,058$19,404
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,455$8,424$7,932
In-State$9,455$8,424$7,932
Out of State$16,525$14,856$13,952
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-15-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-76-
Information Resources Management, Cio Training Degree-6-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-11-
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree-47-
Secondary Education Degree-31-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree-4-
Dental Hygiene Degree3227-
Nursing Degree-22-
 
History
History Degree---
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-12-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-28-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-4-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-16-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-14-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-25-
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree---
Social Sciences Degree-6-
Sociology Degree---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design Degree-10-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,651
    • Undergraduate: 2,603 Graduate: 48
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,150 Female: 1,501
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,138 Female: 1,465
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 12 Female: 36
    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 Alien150.6%
American Indian40.2%
Black913%
Asian100.4%
Hispanic240.9%
White2,46893%
Unknown391%
 
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%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees35227280
Faculty Status19711879
Tenured Faculty38362
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service19011179
Primarily Instruction19011179
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4848-
Other Professionals5353-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional61601
Clerical And Secretarial27261
Skilled Crafts88-
Service and/or Maintenance2020-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,372 (107)$48,799 (65)$47,711 (42)
Professor$60,215 (14)$60,698 (11)$58,443 (3)
Associate Professor$52,685 (33)$53,024 (21)$52,092 (12)
Assistant Professor$45,343 (30)$43,819 (18)$47,628 (12)
Instructor$41,551 (27)$40,422 (13)$42,600 (14)
Lecturer$37,337 (3)$38,258 (2)$35,495 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,608 (4)$45,627 (2)$49,590 (2)
Professor$50,595 (1)- (-)$50,595 (1)
Associate Professor$48,876 (2)$49,166 (1)$48,585 (1)
Assistant Professor$42,087 (1)$42,087 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,032 (111)$48,457 (67)$47,386 (44)
Professor$58,960 (15)$60,698 (11)$54,182 (4)
Associate Professor$51,960 (35)$52,442 (22)$51,143 (13)
Assistant Professor$44,991 (31)$43,325 (19)$47,628 (12)
Instructor$41,551 (27)$40,422 (13)$42,600 (14)
Lecturer$37,337 (3)$38,258 (2)$35,495 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,075,354$775,178$300,176
Ratio (%)100%72%28%
 
Participants
All Athletes34724899
Unduplicated Athletes32423589
Baseball4343-
Basketball281414
Football9797-
Golf15105
Softball31-31
Tennis221210
Track and Field, Outdoor311714
Track and Field, X-Country211110
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling4444-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$17,155$13,546
Assistant Coaches-$17,550$6,875
 
Coaches
All Coaches332013
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students36%
 
By Gender
Male28%
Female43%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien25%
Black25%
Hispanic-
White37%
Unknown-
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less15%
5 Years29%
6 Years34%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related54
Liquor Related3021
On Campus
Drug Related54
Liquor Related3121
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape12
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary78
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary78
Vehicle Theft-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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