West Liberty University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
2,718

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

West Liberty offers the finest experience for students seeking a quality and affordable undergraduate education, with an ideal combination of outstanding programs, an excellent faculty and staff and a beautiful campus setting. Students enjoy the intimacy of small classes, individualized attention, a strong, predominately full-time faculty and a beautiful, safe, friendly campus. While we emphasize academic excellence, we also offer numerous extra-curricular activities including NCAA Division II athletics, fraternities and sororities, performance groups and a wide variety of social activities. We have a collaborative graduate program in educational administration, continuing ed programs and many community and cultural outreach activities.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	2,304
Part-Time Undergraduate	414
Application Acceptance Rate	70%
Transfer Students	243
Programs	23 Programs
Courses	2,096 Courses
Transfer Agreements	23 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,294 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,530
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,140
Books and Supplies	$1,500
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,461
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	70%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,856

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

We offer the University Scholarship to all first time transfer students (not enrolled as a previously). You must have a min of 24 semster credit hours with a min cumulative GPA of a 3.25 (4.0 scale). This 3 year scholarship is $2,000/academic year.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

West Liberty University is a transfer friendly school.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 597
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 387
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 65%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 274

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	August 1
Spring Priority	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 is normally required for transfer students. A student with slightly less than a 2.0 may be considered for admission by the Committee on Admissions and Credits if extenuating circumstances are involved.
Official Transcripts:

An official transcripts sent directly from the registrar of each previously attended institution are required. If the applicant has completed fewer than 28 semester hours before the transfer, a high school transcript is also required.
SAT Scores:

If the applicant has completed fewer than 28 semester hours before the transfer, ACT/SAT test requirements must be met.
Essay:

West Liberty does not publish a requirement for the submission of an essay or personal statement.
Application Fee:

There is no fee to apply.
Other Requirements:

Evidence of honorable withdrawal from the college previously attended (transfer clearance form) must be submitted.
Apply Here:

http://www.westliberty.edu/admissions/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned that will be accepted for transfer credit is D.
Credits (Min/Max):

A max of 72 credits is accepted from a 2-year institution, 92 from a 4-year. You must earn 38 credits at West Liberty to receive an associate degree, 36 for a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

West Liberty University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf