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How strong are the academics at West Liberty University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
37%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

West Liberty has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

West Liberty University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on West Liberty's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at West Liberty University:

63%
First-year retention rate
37%
4-year grad rate
58%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are West Liberty University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
17.4
27.72
38.04
48.36
58.68
69

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 69
  • Information Resources Management 8
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 24
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 9
  • Education, General 4
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 34
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 7
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 23
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 6
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 12
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Music, Other 3
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 3

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