Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 05/24/2013
Information provided on the Statement of Affiliation Status reflects the most recent actions of the Commission. The Commission has a multi-level decision process. Any institutional changes that are currently under review are not made public until final action has been taken.
**During the transition to the new Pathways model for reaffirmation of accreditation, some scheduled events are not displayed on this version of the Statement of Affiliation Status. Institutions can refer to the transition maps in the Open and Standard Pathways booklets for the timing of reviews. Institutions that have questions about other scheduled events should contact their HLC staff liaison.**
West Liberty University
208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074-0295
(304) 336-8000 (Main Phone)
www.westliberty.edu
Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Robin C. Capehart, President
Name change notes: West Liberty State Teachers College to West Liberty State College to West Liberty University (5/3/09) HLC Institution ID: 1672
Current Accreditation Status: Accredited
Accreditation Date(s): (1942- .)
Summary of Commission Review
Participation Notes: Participating in the Academy for Assessment of Student Learning.
Last Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2007 - 2008
Next Reaffirmation of Accreditation: 2017 - 2018
Last Date of Information Change: 06/18/2012
Control: Public
Degrees Awarded (details below): Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's
Stipulations on Affiliation Status:
Accreditation at the Masters level is limited to Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Approval of New Degree Locations:
Prior Commission approval required.
Approval of Distance and Correspondence Courses and Programs:
The institution has not been approved to offer its degree programs or more than four of its certificate programs through distance education or correspondence education as defined in Commission policy. Commission policy does permit the institution to offer up to four certificate programs as well as a limited number of courses leading to degree programs through distance education or correspondence education without seeking prior approval.
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Enrollment Headcount (last updated: 05/06/2013)
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Full-Time |
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Part-Time |
| Undergraduate: |
2304 |
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414 |
| Graduate: |
35 |
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51 |
| Dual enrollment (high school) programs: |
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207 |
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Degree Programs (last updated: 05/06/2013)
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Programs Offered |
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Degrees Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Associate Degrees |
1 |
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31 |
| Bachelors Degrees |
25 |
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398 |
| Masters Degrees |
2 |
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19 |
| Specialist Degrees |
0 |
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0 |
| Doctoral Degrees |
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Certificates Awarded in Last Reported Year |
| Certificates |
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Off-Campus Activities (last updated: 05/06/2013)
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