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Glenville, WV · West Liberty, WV
| Glenville State University | West Liberty University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,006/yr | $15,366/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,884/yr | $12,714/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,210/yr | $14,460/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,878/yr | $15,087/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,498/yr | $17,362/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,985/yr | $18,566/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,386/yr | $12,728/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,386/yr | $12,728/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,140/yr | $1,230/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,014/yr | $3,984/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,591/yr | $23,809/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,578/yr | $8,893/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $11,354/yr | $17,442/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 890–1123 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1045 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 16–24 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 2,077 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 1,498 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 419 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 16% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Not considered |
| Class rank | No data reported | Not considered |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Required |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 34% | 60% |
| Freshmen who come back | 55% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $39,315/yr | $43,296/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,225–$56,900 | $28,311–$61,253 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 48% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 39% | 62% |
| Black students graduating | 20% | 61% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $34,917/yr | $36,822/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 59% | 65% |
| Graduate on time | 34% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 28% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 26% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 26% | 26% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 1.1% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $38,760/yr | $41,374/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 41% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Natural Resources & Conservation 10% | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 13% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 41% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 10% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy — $42,490/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $95,302/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4.9% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,096 | 1,511 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 80 | 365 |
| Average professor pay | $6,619/mo | $7,150/mo |
| Full-time professors | 55% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $28,906 | $45,145 |
| Setting | Rural (remote) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Glenville, WV | West Liberty, WV |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1872 | 1837 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.5% | 3% |
| Men | 57% | 39% |
| Women | 43% | 61% |
| White students | 75% | 81% |
| Black students | 10% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.7% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 48% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 3.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 5.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,479/yr | $7,232/yr |
| Endowment | $19.7M | $22.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 691 | 1,291 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,134/yr | $5,672/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,350/yr | $5,022/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 474 | 478 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.6M | $2.7M |
| Athletics budget | $4.4M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.4M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $32,246 | $23,208 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.