West Liberty University Acceptance Rate
West Liberty, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,077
- Admitted
- 1,498
- Yield
- 28%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, West Liberty University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 72.1% (72.4% in 2014–15, 72.1% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 1,896 to 2,077 (+10%) over that period.
Its 72.1% rate makes West Liberty University more selective than about 59% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 63%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.3% for women vs 68.8% for men, a 5.5-point gap). West Liberty University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 28% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,896 | 1,372 | 72.4% | 468 |
| 2015–16 | 1,692 | 1,220 | 72.1% | 409 |
| 2016–17 | 1,781 | 1,277 | 71.7% | 436 |
| 2017–18 | 1,831 | 1,314 | 71.8% | 495 |
| 2018–19 | 1,857 | 1,288 | 69.4% | 470 |
| 2019–20 | 1,829 | 1,292 | 70.6% | 465 |
| 2020–21 | 1,857 | 1,271 | 68.4% | 416 |
| 2021–22 | 1,606 | 1,186 | 73.8% | 378 |
| 2022–23 | 1,706 | 1,264 | 74.1% | 431 |
| 2023–24 | 2,077 | 1,498 | 72.1% | 419 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,263 | 938 | 74.3% |
| Men | 814 | 560 | 68.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–585 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 420–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 16% |
How West Liberty University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is West Liberty University's acceptance rate?
West Liberty University's acceptance rate is 72.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,498 admitted of 2,077 applicants).
Is West Liberty University test optional?
West Liberty University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to West Liberty University?
West Liberty University received 2,077 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,498.
What SAT score do you need for West Liberty University?
Admitted students at West Liberty University typically scored 470–585 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.westliberty.edu/.