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West Liberty State College is in West Liberty, West Virginia. West Liberty is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. West Liberty State College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching.
Not all applicants to West Liberty State College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 490 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 390 to 520 in 2005. People seek out West Liberty State College, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,248 students study at West Liberty State College (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at West Liberty State College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To launch our graduates into community, work, and academic environments ready to be viable contributors with skills and knowledge needed to meet future opportunities and challenges."
More complete details are provided below.
West Liberty State College
PO Box 295, Route 88
West Liberty, WV 26074
General Phone: (304) 336-5000
Admissions Phone: (304) 336-8076
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 336-8016
West Liberty State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 111 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business And Management | 107 | business management, CIO training |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 64 | general studies, social services, interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, political science, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | exercise science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for West Liberty State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 436 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 1 |
In 2005, West Liberty State College had a total enrollment of 2,248 students (2,080 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 66% |
| Ohio | 21% |
| Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
West Liberty State College offers campus housing for 1,133 of its 2,080 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Liberty, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,379 | 1,113 | 81% | 421 | 38% |
| Men | 576 | 448 | 78% | 183 | 41% |
| Women | 803 | 665 | 83% | 238 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 336-8076
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,686 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,054 |
| Room and board | $ 5,456 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,306 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
West Liberty State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 382300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 336-8016
West Liberty State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $62,070 | 7 | $60,319 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $52,647 | 9 | $45,602 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $42,282 | 13 | $41,887 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $37,013 | 11 | $31,931 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $50,022 | 40 | $43,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 47 | 148 |
| Football | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Track | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 27 | 48 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Liberty State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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