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The real 4-year cost of West Liberty University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at West Liberty University went from $4,464 to $8,732, an average of 3.5% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$9,677
Year 2$10,015
Year 3$10,364
Year 4$10,725
4-year total$40,780

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$1,103
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$20,428
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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