Financial Aid & Costs
Get a clear picture of your total cost of attendance and discover the financial aid, scholarships, and payment options available to make your college experience more affordable.
Invest
In Your Future
West Liberty University provides the programs, support, and financial resources to help you turn your education into a successful future.
Making College Affordable
for Every Student
of first-year full-time students received scholarships or grants in 2023-24 – no repayment required.
awarded to WLU students through West Liberty University scholarships in 2023/24.
of Early Decision applicants are funded at the same level as Regular Decision applicants.
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator estimates how much and what types of financial aid you might qualify for as a full-time student.
Estimate your cost with our Net Price Calculator
Estimated
Cost of WLU
To make college costs easier to understand, this example shows a simplified view of 2026–2027 tuition and fees. Amounts are for demonstration purposes only and may vary.
| In-State | Out of State | Metro | |
Tuition
|
$9,414 | $18,840 | $15,530 |
Food & Housing
|
$14,710 | $14,710 | $14,710 |
Books & Supplies
|
$1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
Fees & Expenses
|
$4,004 | $4,004 | $4,004 |
|
Total Costs
|
$29,428 | $38,854 | $35,544 |
|
Average 1st Year Student Aid
|
$14,935 | $14,935 | $14,935 |
|
Average Net Costs
|
$14,493
|
$23,919
|
$20,609
|
|
Tuition
|
|
In-State
$9,414 |
|
Out of State
$18,840 |
|
Metro
$15,530 |
|
Food & Housing
|
|
In-State
$14,710 |
|
Out of State
$14,710 |
|
Metro
$14,710 |
|
Books & Supplies
|
|
In-State
$1,300 |
|
Out of State
$1,300 |
|
Metro
$1,300 |
|
Fees & Expenses
|
|
In-State
$4,004 |
|
Out of State
$4,004 |
|
Metro
$4,004 |
|
Total Costs
|
|
In-State
$29,428 |
|
Out of State
$38,854 |
|
Metro
$35,544 |
|
Average 1st Year Student Aid
|
|
In-State
$14,935 |
|
Out of State
$14,935 |
|
Metro
$14,935 |
|
Average Net Costs
|
|
In-State
$14,493
|
|
Out of State
$23,919
|
|
Metro
$20,609
|
The above example is a simplified cost presentation of our 2026/27 tuition and fees rates and is for example purposes only. Actual individual costs will vary depending on a number of factors, including the type of room, meal plan, cost of books and other miscellaneous fees.
For a complete list of all charges, visit the Tuition & Fees page.
Financial Aid
Opportunities
Financial solutions to help you take the next step in your education.
Explore academic, state, and outside scholarship opportunities that help make a West Liberty University education more affordable.
Learn about federal and state grant programs that provide need-based financial support to help fund your education at West Liberty University.
Understand your federal and private loan options to help finance your education at West Liberty University.
Explore financial aid options designed to help graduate students fund their West Liberty University education.
Authorize
Financial Access
Use this form to authorize West Liberty University’s Business and Financial Aid Offices to discuss your student account and eligible financial aid information with a person you designate. The form must be completed and submitted by the student.
What You’ll Need: The name and information of each individual you wish to authorize.
SCHEDULE A 1:1
FINANCIAL AID APPOINTMENT
Our Financial Aid Counselors are ready to help.