West Liberty University
Public university near Wheeling, West Virginia, founded in 1837, offering undergraduate and graduate study on campus and online, with emphasis on experiential learning and creative expression.
West Liberty University is a public university near Wheeling, West Virginia, founded in 1837 as the first institution of higher education in the state. It offers education from undergraduate through graduate level, with an emphasis on experiential learning, creative expression and scholarly exploration. Students work with dedicated faculty mentors and receive personalised support, and the university reports robust financial aid and a strong return on investment. Niche.com ranks it the safest college campus in West Virginia.
Programme areas span cybersecurity, psychology, criminal justice and business. Alongside traditional study, the university runs online undergraduate and graduate programmes in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and General Business, designed to lead to careers in those fields. For non-traditional students there is an accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Administration (BLA), a degree completion programme intended to shorten the route to a qualification.
The institution frames its work around creative expression, economic opportunity and student wellbeing, and maintains a focus on preparing graduates for employment. Its website is https://westliberty.edu/.