- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–580 reading and writing, 420–543 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $14,203 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. West Liberty University reviews each application.
West Liberty University GPA requirements
West Liberty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and West Liberty University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
West Liberty University acceptance rate
West Liberty University admitted 1,319 of 1,356 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Liberty University is a public 4-year university in West Liberty, West Virginia, with 1,934 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered West Liberty University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 480 | 543 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1045 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What West Liberty University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
West Liberty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,203 a year at West Liberty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into West Liberty University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. West Liberty University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does West Liberty University look for?
West Liberty University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does West Liberty University require the SAT or ACT?
Check West Liberty University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. West Liberty University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 61% sent SAT scores and 36% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does West Liberty University accept?
West Liberty University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,319 of 1,356 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into West Liberty University?
A lot: West Liberty University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into West Liberty University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. West Liberty University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do West Liberty University students have?
The middle 50% of West Liberty University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–580 in reading and writing and 420–543 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does West Liberty University accept AP credit?
Yes. West Liberty University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does West Liberty University look at legacy status?
Yes. West Liberty University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at West Liberty University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,203 a year at West Liberty University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check West Liberty University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: West Liberty UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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