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West Liberty, WV · Morgantown, WV
| West Liberty University | West Virginia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,366/yr | $15,634/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,714/yr | $9,450/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,460/yr | $12,501/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,087/yr | $14,179/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,362/yr | $18,710/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,566/yr | $20,273/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,728/yr | $14,582/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,728/yr | $13,012/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,230/yr | $950/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,984/yr | $6,080/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,809/yr | $26,415/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,893/yr | $10,104/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,442/yr | $28,608/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 45% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 890–1123 | 1010–1220 |
| SAT average | 1045 | 1122 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 16–23 | English 19–26 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,077 | 19,857 |
| Students accepted | 1,498 | 17,129 |
| Students who enrolled | 419 | 4,377 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | 67% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 16% | 30% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 65% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $43,296/yr | $55,939/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,311–$61,253 | $35,542–$84,067 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 61% | 48% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $36,822/yr | $45,181/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 65% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 26% | 38% |
| Students who transfer out | 1.1% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,374/yr | $52,556/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 11% · Engineering 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $95,302/yr | Dentistry — $111,820/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,511 | 17,385 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 365 | 5,437 |
| Average professor pay | $7,150/mo | $11,832/mo |
| Full-time professors | 64% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $45,145 | $60,096 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | City (small) |
| Location | West Liberty, WV | Morgantown, WV |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1837 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3% | 1.4% |
| Men | 39% | 49% |
| Women | 61% | 51% |
| White students | 81% | 82% |
| Black students | 5.3% | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Other / not reported | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.9% | 4.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,232/yr | $13,615/yr |
| Endowment | $22.5M | $835.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,291 | 5,458 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,672/yr | $7,976/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,022/yr | $5,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 478 | 508 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.7M | $11.2M |
| Athletics budget | $6.8M | $117.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.8M | $117.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $23,208 | $2.4M |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.