West Liberty University
Average Annual Cost
The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.
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About West Liberty University
West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, West Virginia. It is a public university that was first established in 1837. The school prioritizes community engagement and student experiences. Offered majors at West Liberty University include Broadcasting, Literature, and Zoo Science.
Among the West Liberty University's course offerings are the following healthcare-related courses:
Nursing - Bachelor of Science
West Liberty University offers a bachelor of science in Nursing program. The mission statement of the program is "To provide our students the opportunity for a high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and professional education." Students will take classes like Pharmacology, Leadership & Management, and Population-Based Health.
Recent news about West Liberty University
The $1.7 million gift from Flip West and the West family is in honor of Gary E. West, who graduated from West Liberty State College and went on to become a successful businessman and pilot.
The school has expanded its offerings for students seeking mental health help with its continued partnership with the BetterMynd app. Separately, it earned a Youth Empowerment grant that allowed a student to create the Zen Den on campus.
The Amy Northwood Hamilton Nursing Scholarship will provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the BA/BS to BSN program at West Liberty University.
The program falls under a nationwide initiative started by the West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Program and the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute to help combat opioid overdoses on college campuses.
The two new Foundation interns assisted with the annual Scholarship Day event.
The 2023 class of Physician Assistant graduates at West Liberty University achieved a 100% pass rate of the PANCE Exam, the third class in a row for the school to do so.
Dr. Deanna Schmitt has been named one of the finalists for the Professor of the Year Award. West Liberty University’s professors have a long track record of being nominated for, and winning the award.
At a West Liberty University Board of Governors meeting, Dr. Cathy Monteroso was named interim president. She will take over after the current president W. Franklin Evans’ contract expires at the end of the year.