School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a rural area (in West Liberty, WV). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

Route 88, Po Box 295
West Liberty, WV 26074
Main Phone: (304) 336-5000
Web Site: www.wlsc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,295 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.9% of students attend full-time, while 1.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 228 male students and 303 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.9% of the student body, while females made up 57.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, and Hispanic (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 510.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 520 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business Administration

• General Communications

• Teacher

• Environmental Control

• General English Language

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Nursing

• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

School Accreditation

West Liberty State College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

West Liberty State College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

West Liberty State College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.