West Liberty University
West Liberty, WVPublicRank 1702 of 1,732Traditional rank 1131 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,368 |
| $30–48k | $14,580 |
| $48–75k | $16,744 |
| $75–110k | $19,852 |
| $110k+ | $19,090 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $8,716 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $8,732 |
| Change | $16 (+0.2%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $17,116 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $10,694 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +13.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 56% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 69% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 41% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 61% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $6,818 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$5,448 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $6,637 | $743 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $6,761 | $239 |
| Fairmont State University | $7,034 | −$220 |
| Shepherd University | $8,183 | $713 |
| Glenville State University | $8,245 | −$1,372 |
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