West Liberty University
West Liberty University is a public university in West Liberty, West Virginia. It was established in 1837, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. However, it did not achieve university status until 2008. West Liberty offers over 70 undergraduate degrees and several graduate programs. The university is structured into five professional colleges including the College of Sciences, which houses the Health Sciences department. In 2014, the $20 million Health Sciences Building was opened. The nursing programs and many other health sciences programs were moved to this new 70,000-square-foot facility. West Liberty also maintains a library containing more than 200,000 print volumes, which is one of the largest libraries in West Virginia.
Three CCNE-accredited BSN options are available at the university, including BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN programs. The nursing program became part of the university in the early 1970s. The RN to BSN program is offered online and designed to allow registered nurses to continue working while they earn their BSN degrees. Depending on prerequisite courses, some students may complete the RN to BSN program in three semesters. The traditional BSN program is designed to be completed in eight semesters and includes clinical rotations at local clinics and healthcare facilities.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,443 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 16 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 59 miles radius of West Liberty University
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
31 miles away |
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California University of Pennsylvania
38 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
39 miles away |
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UPMC St. Margaret - McKeesport Hospital Campus
41 miles away |
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Kent State University at Tuscarawas
47 miles away |
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West Virginia University
50 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
52 miles away |
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Fairmont State University
53 miles away |
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Penn State New Kensington
55 miles away |
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Alliance Career Centre - Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing
59 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/1994 - 12/31/2006 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2007 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 800 to 950 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $308/credit | |
| In State Students | $308/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $626/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $446/credit | |
| In State Students | $446/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $534/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,860 | $13,860 | $28,170 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,560 | $21,560 | $43,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $78,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,300 | $22,300 | $26,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of West Liberty University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $4,521 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $2,031 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $4,143 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $4,886 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $9,171 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $11,748 |
$12,293
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,989 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,091 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,311 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,072 |
| Over $110,000$17,210 |
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Student Population
2,176
Undergrads
267
Graduates
1,525
Women
918
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
16% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and West Virginia state board of nursing.
