West Liberty University
Location and Contact Information
Route 88West Liberty, WV 26074
USA
Main Tel: (304) 336-5000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,950 |
| Room | $ 4,020 |
| Board | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other | $ 3,300 |
Financial Aid
West Liberty University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 69% | $4,936 |
| Institutional Grant | 17% | $1,559 |
| Federal Grant | 42% | $4,007 |
| Pell Grant | 42% | $3,329 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $1,429 |
| State or Local Grant | 44% | $3,384 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 71% | $8,234 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $7,126 |
| Other Loan | 10% | $7,897 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to West Liberty University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord University | Athens, WV | 2,812 |
| 2 | Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls, GA | 899 |
| 3 | Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | 2,478 |
| 4 | Hannibal-Lagrange College | Hannibal, MO | 1,099 |
| 5 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | 5,266 |
| 6 | Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell, SD | 730 |
| 7 | MacMurray College | Jacksonville, IL | 602 |
| 8 | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill, NY | 2,100 |
| 9 | Truett-McConnell College | Cleveland, GA | 461 |
| 10 | Trinity Lutheran College | Everett, WA | 90 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 357 | 22 |
| Associate | 32 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 34 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 38 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 39 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,513 in 2009-2010 (2,249 full-time equivalent).
About 41% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 59% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 87% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 75% Women 81% All 79%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 390-490 Math 380-490 Writing 350-470
Room and Board
West Liberty University provides on-campus housing for 1,429 of its 2,249 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 106 male students received the aid (men were 69% of those receiving aid) and 48 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 31% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
West Liberty University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Information Resources Management/CIO Training
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology
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