by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending West Liberty University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at West Liberty University ranged from $23,526.00 and up to $32,075.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: roughly $23,526.00 for in-state students versus $32,075.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $8,893.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,633.00 |
| Total cost | $23,526.00 |
| That is 22% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,526.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,443.00 |
| Net price | $15,083.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,526.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,095.00 |
| Net price | $12,431.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,442.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,633.00 |
| Total cost | $32,075.00 |
| That is 67% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,075.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,443.00 |
| Net price | $23,632.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,075.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,095.00 |
| Net price | $20,980.00 |
| That is 9% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 2.3% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,719.00 | $15,432.00 | $24,071.00 |
| Senior year | $13,623.00 | $16,529.00 | $25,781.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $52,669.00 | $63,905.00 | $99,678.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,065.00 | $24,346.00 | $37,974.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $606.00 | $735.00 | $1,147.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,734.00 | $88,251.00 | $137,651.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $12,719.00 | $15,432.00 | $24,071.00 |
| Senior year | $13,013.00 | $15,789.00 | $24,628.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,732.00 | $31,222.00 | $48,698.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,803.00 | $11,894.00 | $18,552.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $296.00 | $359.00 | $560.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,535.00 | $43,116.00 | $67,251.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $21,466.00 | $24,179.00 | $32,818.00 |
| Senior year | $22,991.00 | $25,897.00 | $35,150.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $88,890.00 | $100,127.00 | $135,899.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $33,864.00 | $38,145.00 | $51,773.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,023.00 | $1,152.00 | $1,564.00 |
| Total amount paid | $122,755.00 | $138,271.00 | $187,672.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| Freshman year | $21,466.00 | $24,179.00 | $32,818.00 |
| Senior year | $21,963.00 | $24,739.00 | $33,577.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $43,428.00 | $48,918.00 | $66,395.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,545.00 | $18,636.00 | $25,294.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $500.00 | $563.00 | $764.00 |
| Total amount paid | $59,973.00 | $67,554.00 | $91,689.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $15,366.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $16,295.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,368.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,580.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,744.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,852.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,090.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s West Liberty University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving West Liberty University works out to $16,000.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,329.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $16,000.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $34,151.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,750.00 |
| Middle income | $16,250.00 |
| High income | $17,250.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,958.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of West Liberty University stands at $2,816.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for West Liberty University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.5% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at West Liberty University amount to $188,534,031.00 across 10,516 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 13 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,748.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,570.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh West Liberty University, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.