# West Liberty University

> West Liberty University's acceptance rate is 97.3% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 1,606 applicants). It is a public university in West Liberty, WV, with 1,511 students. The average net price after grants is $8,988 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 52.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,503.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/west-liberty-university-3209
- Location: West Liberty, WV, United States
- Setting: Fringe rural
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.westliberty.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 237932
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 1,606 |
| Admitted | 1,186 |
| Acceptance rate | 97.3% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 470–580 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 420–543 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–24 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $8,890 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,442 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $8,988 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 52.1% |
| First-year retention rate | 68.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $49,503 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,511 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the West Liberty University acceptance rate for 2026?

West Liberty University admitted 97.3% of 1,606 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is West Liberty University tuition?

In-state tuition at West Liberty University is $8,890 and out-of-state tuition is $17,442 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $8,988 a year.

### What is the average net price at West Liberty University?

The average net price at West Liberty University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $8,988 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at West Liberty University?

52.1% of first-time, full-time students at West Liberty University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to West Liberty University?

The closest matches are Shepherd University, Concord University, and Fairmont State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/west-liberty-university-3209. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.