West Liberty University

www.westliberty.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,877

1.85% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,655

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.3%

1,356 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,299

72.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

55.8%

239 Graduates

About

West Liberty University is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at West Liberty University were General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (36 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2024, 540 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Liberty University. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (423 degrees), 10.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Liberty University is $8,877, which is $−15,123 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at West Liberty University is $8,877, which is $15,123 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,655.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending West Liberty University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,877

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Liberty University was $8,877. The cost of tuition at West Liberty University is $−15,123 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Liberty University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,655

2024 Value

3.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 West Liberty University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,655. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of West Liberty University grew by 3.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,133

Room and Board

$1,140

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Liberty University was of $9,133 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.98% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,140. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 30.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Liberty University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at West Liberty University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.41% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

West Liberty University received 1,356 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,356 applicants, 1,319 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,299 students enrolled at West Liberty University in 2024. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Liberty University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,319

Accepted Out of 1,356

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Liberty University was 97.3% (1,319 admissions from 1,356 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 34.7%, while admissions declined by 11.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of West Liberty University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2024)

251

Scores Submitted (2024)

61% of enrolled first-time students at West Liberty University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Liberty University had a total enrollment of 2,299 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at West Liberty University is 1,658 students and the part-time enrollment is 641. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at West Liberty University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Liberty University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 6% Two or More Races, 5.18% Black or African American, 0.913% Asian, 0.348% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at West Liberty University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.5%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Two or More Races Female (6.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Liberty University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,299 students. The full-time enrollment at West Liberty University is 1,658 and the part-time enrollment is 641. This means that 72.1% of students enrolled at West Liberty University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Liberty University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Liberty University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), West Liberty University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Liberty University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,728 enrolled students
Two or More Races
138 enrolled students
Black or African American
119 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Liberty University is 75.2% White, 6% Two or More Races, 5.18% Black or African American, 0.913% Asian, 0.348% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.217% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 206 students (8.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 178 more women than men received degrees from West Liberty University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Liberty University is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (40 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at West Liberty University is General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (36 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Liberty University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Biology (51 degrees), and Education (83 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Liberty University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,739,503 people), Registered nurses (1,711,150 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,328 people), Other managers (978,519 people), and Secondary school teachers (618,397 people).

The most specialized majors at West Liberty University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Biology (51 degrees), Education (83 degrees), Health (167 degrees), and Business (128 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Liberty University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Skincare specialists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Liberty University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Biology (51 degrees), Education (83 degrees), Health (167 degrees), and Business (128 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Liberty University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,521,997 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,535,429 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (951,734 people), Computer Systems Design (700,596 people), and Outpatient care centers (548,108 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Liberty University.

Dental Hygiene

Most Common (2024)

32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at West Liberty University was Dental Hygiene with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Liberty University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

181

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

359

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 181 degrees were awarded to men at West Liberty University, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (359).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Liberty University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 54 degrees were awarded to men at West Liberty University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to women at West Liberty University in Dental Hygiene. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from West Liberty University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at West Liberty University is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
423 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Liberty University is white (423 degrees awarded). There were 10.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (40 degrees).

6.3% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
356 degrees awarded
White Female
342 degrees awarded
White Female
334 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Liberty University is white female (356 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (342 degrees).

Operations

West Liberty University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 639k (2.83%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, West Liberty University had a total salary expenditure of 44.5M. West Liberty University employs 45 Professors, 40 Assistant professors and 32 Associate professors. Most academics at West Liberty University are Male Professor (28), Female Assistant professor (24), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Liberty University are: Management, with 32 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Endowment

$22.5M

2024 Endowment

14.1%

growth from 2023

West Liberty University has an endowment valued at about $22.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of West Liberty University grew 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at West Liberty University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.2M - Federal
$6.65M - State
$676k - Local

As of 2024, West Liberty University received $2.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.65M from state grants and contracts, and $676k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$20M

2024 Salaries

3.39%

growth from 2023

In 2024, West Liberty University paid a median of $20M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($44.5M) and a 3.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.04% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.98% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.32M

Instructional Salaries

140

Number of Employees

In 2024, West Liberty University paid a total of $9.32M to 140 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Liberty University were Management with 32 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

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