West Liberty University: Statistics
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| # 1257 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1182 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 9 of 1 | In West Liberty |
| # 1096 of 881 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
97%
Enrollment
1,567
Average SAT
1,007
Average ACT
21
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
1,934
Graduates
365
Male:Female Ratio
38:62
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
West Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 1,356 | 533 | 823 |
| Admissions | 1,319 | 515 | 804 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 413 | 172 | 241 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 75% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 3% |
| ■ Black or African American | 5% |
| ■ Two or more races | 6% |
| ■ Unknown | 9% |
West Liberty University majors
West Liberty University has granted 32 associate degrees across 1 programs, 355 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, and 153 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at West Liberty University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 39 | 56 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 32 | 29 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 39 | 12 |
| Physician Assistant | - | - | 36 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 32 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 24 | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 26 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 24 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | - | 10 | 10 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 19 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 17 | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | - | 8 | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 10 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 10 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 9 | - |
| General Studies | - | 9 | - |
| Accounting | - | 8 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 8 | - |
| Social Work | - | 8 | - |
| Education, General | - | 7 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | - | - | 7 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | - | 5 | - |
| Communication, General | - | 5 | - |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy & Policy | - | 5 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 4 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | - | 3 |
| Criminology | - | - | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | - | 3 | - |
| History, General | - | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 3 | - |
| Geography | - | 2 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 2 | - |
| Music, General | - | 2 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 32 | 355 | 153 |
Publications & Citations
West Liberty University has published 838 scientific papers with 4,497 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
549
/ 2,769
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
497
/ 2,479
|
| Medicine |
443
/ 2,535
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
415
/ 2,504
|
| Chemistry |
312
/ 1,472
|
| Geology |
289
/ 1,114
|
| Ecology |
265
/ 1,407
|
| Paleontology |
248
/ 1,036
|
| Biochemistry |
239
/ 996
|
| Genetics |
237
/ 1,005
|
| Geography and Cartography |
232
/ 1,308
|
| Computer Science |
228
/ 2,022
|
| Engineering |
209
/ 1,567
|
| Psychology |
203
/ 1,303
|
| Sociology |
189
/ 995
|
| Physics |
182
/ 1,073
|
| Pathology |
174
/ 982
|
| History |
170
/ 733
|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management |
167
/ 1,012
|
| Political Science |
161
/ 1,452
|
| Anatomy and Physiology |
153
/ 736
|
| Surgery |
151
/ 717
|
| Law |
148
/ 1,438
|
| Archaeology |
135
/ 732
|
| Microbiology |
134
/ 240
|
| Botany |
133
/ 671
|
| Philosophy |
128
/ 797
|
| Zoology |
107
/ 670
|
| Mathematics |
101
/ 589
|
| Radiology |
97
/ 641
|
| Organic chemistry |
92
/ 441
|
| Public Health |
86
/ 578
|
| Psychiatry |
85
/ 624
|
| Virology |
79
/ 151
|
| Demography |
78
/ 384
|
| Art & Design |
77
/ 496
|
| Neuroscience |
77
/ 528
|
| Business |
76
/ 866
|
| Immunology |
75
/ 295
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
73
/ 387
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Cleveland Monroe Bailey
1886-1965 (aged 79)
head teacher
politician
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. representative from West Virginia.
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2. Chris Booker
1971-. (aged 55)
radio personality
Chris Booker is an American radio and TV personality.
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3. Dan Burt
1970-. (aged 56)
basketball coach
basketball player
Dan Burt is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at the Duquesne University.
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4. David Campiti
1958-. (aged 68)
writer
talent agent
publisher
comics creator
David Campiti is an American animation producer, comic book writer, talent agent, and packager. He was deeply involved with a number of comics publishers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including Eternity Comics, Pied Piper Comics, and his own entity, Innovation Publishing. As CEO of Glass House Graphics, Campiti oversees an international animation studio and agency of illustrators, writers,...
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WLU
Founded
1837
Motto
Make the Most of Yourself
Colors
black, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
332
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
208 University Drive West Liberty, West Virginia, 26074 United States
City Population
1,000
Phone
3043365000
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