West Liberty, WV · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty University (in-state) | $8,893 | — |
| WV average | $12,343 | -28% |
| National average | $18,082 | -51% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $8,893 | $35,572 |
| Out-of-state | $17,442 | $69,768 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
West Liberty University ranks 15 by in-state tuition among the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 96% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to West Liberty University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Shepherd University | $9,056 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,708 |
| Marshall University | $9,162 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,424 |
In-state tuition at West Liberty University is $8,893 per year; out-of-state students pay $17,442.
West Liberty University in-state tuition is 28% below the WV average of $12,343.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; West Liberty University is 51% below that.
$8,893 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at West Liberty University comes to about $35,572 for an in-state student and $69,768 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, West Liberty University ranks 15 out of the 36 WV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.