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West Liberty University
West Liberty University admits nearly everyone — 97.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether West Liberty University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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West Liberty University anchors the college town of West Liberty, WV, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,117 four years out. Faculty pay averages $85,800 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,511 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1125 — near the WV middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on West Liberty University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 890–1125 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, West Liberty University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 520 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 490 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, West Liberty University received 2,077 applications and admitted 1,498 (72.1%), with 419 enrolling.
How West Liberty University compares
| West Liberty University | West Virginia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.3% | 93.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,893 | $10,376 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,296 | $44,409 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, West Liberty University's median earnings are $43,296 — below the West Virginia benchmark of $44,409. Weigh that against the $8,893 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, West Liberty University prices by residency: $8,893 in-state versus $17,442 out-of-state — a $8,549 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,511 undergraduates, West Liberty University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
59.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a West Liberty University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at West Liberty University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 |
| Biology, General | $56,691 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 |
| Social Work | $46,799 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,353 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 |
| Social Sciences, General | $43,532 |
Median earnings for these 11 West Liberty University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $43,296 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional West Liberty University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for West Liberty University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 890–1125 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?
72.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,498 admitted from 2,077 applicants.
How much does West Liberty University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,893; out-of-state students pay $17,442. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do West Liberty University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,296 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in West Virginia
- West Virginia State University — 96% admitted
- West Virginia Wesleyan College — 93.3% admitted
- West Virginia University — 89% admitted
- Shepherd University — 96.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.