West Liberty University

www.westliberty.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,354

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,915

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.37%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.8%

1,606 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,291

83.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.8%

170 Graduates

About

West Liberty University is a higher education institution located in Ohio County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at West Liberty University were General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (60 degrees), and General Studies (34 degrees).

In 2021, 589 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Liberty University. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (482 degrees), 37.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Liberty University is $8,354, which is $−20,151 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Liberty University is $8,354, which is $−20,151 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,915.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending West Liberty University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,354

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Liberty University was $8,354. The cost of tuition at West Liberty University is $−20,151 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$14,915

2021 Value

7.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Liberty University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,915. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Liberty University grew by 7.99%.

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

$8,521

Room and Board

$1,645

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Liberty University was of $8,521 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,645. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at West Liberty University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.37%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Liberty University was 2.37%, which represents 16 out of the 676 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

West Liberty University received 1,606 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,606 applicants, 1,186 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,291 students enrolled at West Liberty University in 2021. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

West Liberty University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,186

Accepted Out of 1,606

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of West Liberty University was 73.8% (1,186 admissions from 1,606 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.5%, while admissions declined by −6.69%..

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

25%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

25% of enrolled first-time students at West Liberty University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

West Liberty University had a total enrollment of 2,291 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Liberty University is 1,921 students and the part-time enrollment is 370. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at West Liberty University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Liberty University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78% White, 7.16% Two or More Races, 4.41% Black or African American, 0.96% Asian, 0.393% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0873% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0873% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at West Liberty University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.6%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Two or More Races Female (4.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.7%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Black or African American Male (4.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Liberty University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,291 students. The full-time enrollment at West Liberty University is 1,921 and the part-time enrollment is 370. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at West Liberty University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

93%

2021 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 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), West Liberty University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
1,788 enrolled students
Two or More Races
164 enrolled students
Black or African American
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Liberty University is 78% White, 7.16% Two or More Races, 4.41% Black or African American, 0.96% Asian, 0.393% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0873% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0873% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 173 students (7.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 189 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 (482 degrees awarded). There were 37.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at West Liberty University is General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (60 degrees) and General Studies (34 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Biology (80 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and EDUCATION. (77 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 (1,833,968 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,868 people), Other managers (834,228 people), Secondary school teachers (512,601 people), and Financial managers (496,493 people).

The most specialized majors at West Liberty University in 2021 are Biology (80 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), EDUCATION. (77 degrees), Protective Services (28 degrees), and Business (132 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at West Liberty University are Biology (80 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), EDUCATION. (77 degrees), Protective Services (28 degrees), and Business (132 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,255,708 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (870,313 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (771,412 people), Computer Systems Design (546,804 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (532,234 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
74 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
60 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at West Liberty University was General Business Administration & Management with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

200

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

389

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 200 degrees were awarded to men at West Liberty University, which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (389).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at West Liberty University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at West Liberty University in Dental Hygiene, which is 30.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from West Liberty University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Liberty University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
482 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Liberty University is white (482 degrees awarded). There were 37.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
323 degrees awarded
White Male
159 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Liberty University is white female (323 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (159 degrees).

Operations

West Liberty University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.1k (0.094%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, West Liberty University had a total salary expenditure of 43.9M. West Liberty University employs 47 Assistant professors, 38 Professors and 37 Associate professors. Most academics at West Liberty University are Female Assistant professor (26), Male Professor (24), and Male Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Liberty University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 31 employees.

Endowment

$20.3M

2021 Endowment

23.6%

growth from 2020

West Liberty University has an endowment valued at about $20.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of West Liberty University grew 23.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$19M

2021 Salaries

3.96%

decline from 2020

In 2021, West Liberty University paid a median of $19M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($43.9M) and a 3.96% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.21M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Liberty University paid a total of $9.21M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Liberty University were Assistant professor with 47 employees, Professor with 38 employees, and Associate professor with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Liberty University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Liberty University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Professor with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Liberty University.