West Liberty University

West Liberty University is not difficult to get into. The university admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 1,706 students applied to West Liberty University and 1,264 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to West Liberty University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

West Liberty University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of West Liberty University's admissions stats.

West Liberty University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Mean SAT Score	1037
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	57.04%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	22.4%
Waitlist	No

West Liberty University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for West Liberty University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to West Liberty University?

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West Liberty University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on West Liberty University Admissions

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Transferring to West Liberty University

For more information on transferring to West Liberty University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to West Liberty University

West Liberty University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into West Liberty University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at West Liberty University

What does West Liberty University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with West Liberty University for more information on admission factors.

West Liberty University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to West Liberty University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with West Liberty University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into West Liberty University?

Students admitted to West Liberty University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 73% submitted a class rank. At West Liberty University 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 38% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At West Liberty University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	6%
3.75 and 3.99	42%
3.50 and 3.74	13%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	12%
2.00 and 2.49	6%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to West Liberty University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

West Liberty University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 57.04% of West Liberty University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 22.4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for West Liberty University?

To be competitive with other West Liberty University applicants, you should aim to score between 920 and 1140 (or higher!) on the SAT. At West Liberty University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1140 and 25% of scored lower than 920, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a West Liberty University student is 1037.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of West Liberty University students scored 550 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of West Liberty University students scored 580 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at West Liberty University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for West Liberty University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for West Liberty University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to West Liberty University

Transfer students can enroll in West Liberty University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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West Liberty University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to West Liberty University?

❌ Students who are admitted to West Liberty University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does West Liberty University accept transfer credits?

✅ West Liberty University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to West Liberty University?

✅ West Liberty University is not test optional.

What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?

✅ West Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at West Liberty University?

❌ West Liberty University does not offer early decision.

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