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The cost of attending college is a big factor for most students.

On this page, you'll learn the cost of attending West Liberty University, the net price after need-based aid, and how much students typically pay if they don’t qualify for need-based aid. Let's dive in and talk financials.

$ 26,753
Overall list price
$ 14,203
Average net price

Cost Breakdown

The cost of attending West Liberty University varies, and it’s important to understand the difference between published rates (commonly known as the list price or sticker price) and actual prices. At some schools, most students get a discount to the list price in the form of scholarships.

First, let’s look at the list price breakdown according to West Liberty. Here's what the costs look like:

In-state Cost
Tuition
$8,890
Books
$1,230
Room & Board
$12,728
Fees (Full)
$0
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$2,363
Other
$1,542
Total
$26,753
Out-state Cost
Tuition
$17,442
Books
$1,230
Room & Board
$12,728
Fees (Full)
$0
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$2,363
Other
$1,542
Total
$35,305

Here’s how the total cost for students living on campus has changed in recent years.

40.0K
32.0K
24.0K
16.0K
8.0K
0.0
2023
2024
2025
In-state
Out-state

Net Price

Although the out-of-state cost to attend West Liberty University is $35,305 per year, many students pay less.

Some of this is due to need-based aid being given to students of families based on income and assets. The average net price that families pay is $14,203.

Average Net Price by Income

Families making 0-30K / year
$13,368
20K
Families making 31K-48K / year
$14,580
20K
Families making 49K-75K / year
$16,744
20K
Families making 75K-110K / year
$19,852
20K
Families making 111+K / year
$19,090
20K

Net price data is provided by the U.S. government, but it's delayed by 1-2 years. So, the current net prices might be slightly higher. You can get a more accurate estimate of your cost using the college’s Net Price Calculator.

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