West Liberty University
tel: 1 866 WEST LIB
School Notes Overview:
Located in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, West Liberty University is a four-year traditional college offering a variety of programs. West Liberty is an excellent choice for a safe, challenging academic environment with attention to individual student needs.
School Overview:
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| County | Ohio County, WV |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,071 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 334 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 30 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 5 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,440 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,133 students |
| Tuition | Full Time In-state $ |
| Tuition Notes | Semester Charges |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 47 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,054 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 27% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,161 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 39% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,569 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 70% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,232 |
- West Liberty State College, a forward-looking four-year public college, provides students with a variety of contemporary degree programs. WLU enjoys productive partnerships with area businesses, public schools, higher education institutions, and government. The College is a vigorous competitor for top quality students and external financial support. Known for being highly effective at meeting student needs, the University cooperates with the West Virginia University System providing well-prepared graduate students. A collaborative agreement includes preliminary graduate course work on the WLSC campus.
- West Liberty's primary function is to offer appropriate undergraduate educational programs. The principal curriculums are teacher education, liberal arts, fine arts, sciences, business, professional, pre-professional, and technical programs. Besides offering the regular educational program, the college strives to assume leadership in promoting community development. T
- WLU is customer-driven and vision-oriented. It offers students the opportunity to achieve their educational and personal goals through strong academic and social programs, cultural activities, professional services, and athletic events. Students are recognized and respected as individuals and enjoy a friendly and fun atmosphere in which to live and learn.
- West Liberty is now proud to annouce they offer a Masters of Arts in Education Degree with three specializations. * MULTI-CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM EMPHASIS(MC SPED) Permits teachers, with an existing certification and sufficient content in English, reading, mathematics, science, or social studies, to acquire an additional endorsement. Candidates must fulfill all requirements set by the WVDE to be recommended for licensure. * ADVANCED TEACHING PROGRAM EMPHASIS (ADV TEACH) Is designed to help the candidate examine and enhance professional practice, set personal and professional goals, and prepare to undertake the National Board Certification process. * TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION PROGRAM EMPHASIS (TECH) Prepares teachers to assume the role of a techology integration specialist at the building, district, or area level. School-based assignments and experiences are an integral part of this area of emphasis. Profile last updated: 10/01/2009.
In the News:
- Wombat Security Technologies and West Liberty University Join Forces to Combat Social Networking Attacks (Marketwire)
posted on July 29, 2010 at 05:03:07 pm
PITTSBURGH, PA and WEST LIBERTY, WV--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - West Liberty University recognized an alarming trend when their users started to receive phishing messages that appeared to come from social networking sites such as Facebook. After reviewing available solutions, they turned to Wombat Security Technologies' Software-as-a Service (SaaS) application PhishGuru to train their users ... - New Science Building Planned for West Liberty University (WTRF Wheeling)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 07:42:37 pm
West Liberty University in the planning stages of a major expansion to the College of Sciences. - Local News (Weirton Daily Times)
posted on July 28, 2010 at 04:29:57 pm
WHEELING - West Liberty University is continuing its mission to meet the area's higher education needs, as the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has approved a new degree program - one that's aimed at non-traditional college students. - West Liberty unveils plans for $15 million center (Weirton Daily Times)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 04:52:31 pm
WHEELING - Within the next two years, those looking to study chemistry, biology or nursing at West Liberty University should receive a $15 million gift in the form of a science center. - West Liberty To Build $20 Million Science Center, Expand Programs (WTOV 9 Steubenville)
posted on July 27, 2010 at 04:25:26 pm
West Liberty University will build a multimillion-dollar science center and expand programs to bring and keep science scholars in the Ohio valley.
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