WV
West Liberty University
2.61 incidents / 1,000 students
West Liberty, WV · Clery Act 2024 · Public
West Liberty University
Across 2022–2024, West Liberty University reported 1 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, and the yearly count fell over that span (largest filed category: Burglary). Nearby same-state same-level comparison: Concord University.
- 2.61
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,204
- Rank of 2,072
- #19
- WV rank
- 2,299
- Enrolled students
2.61 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
West Liberty University reports 2.61 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 1401% above Vernon College. Similar-enrollment scored peers: Vernon College (0.00/1k); Ogeechee Technical College (0.00/1k); Danville Area Community College (0.44/1k); Mech-Tech College (0.00/1k); Grace College and Theological Seminary (0.43/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Concord University (4.63/1k); West Virginia University at Parkersburg (0.00/1k); Glenville State University (2.27/1k); University of Charleston (0.65/1k); West Virginia State University (4.00/1k); Bluefield State University (7.62/1k); Fairmont State University (3.03/1k); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (5.48/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 2.61
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #1,204
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 58%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 0
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 237932 · West Liberty University 2.61/1k score rate · #1,204/2,072
RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO
- RATE-MID 2.61/1k
- RANK-LOWER #1,204/2,072
- ST-MID #19 in state
- ABOVE-PEER Danville Area Community College · +2.17
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-DOWN ↓ 100%
- CAT-LEAD Burglary
- ENR-SMALL 2,299
- FIRE-ZERO 0 fires filed
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville Area Community College (-2.17/1k)
West Liberty University sheet RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO · peer Danville Area Community College. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-MID · RANK-LOWER · ST-MID · ABOVE-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-DOWN · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-ZERO. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Danville Area Community College (-2.17/1k). National rank #1,204 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
West Liberty University reports 2.61 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 1401% above Vernon College. Similar-enrollment scored peers: Vernon College (0.00/1k); Ogeechee Technical College (0.00/1k); Danville Area Community College (0.44/1k); Mech-Tech College (0.00/1k); Grace College and Theological Seminary (0.43/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes Concord University (4.63/1k); West Virginia University at Parkersburg (0.00/1k); Glenville State University (2.27/1k); University of Charleston (0.65/1k); West Virginia State University (4.00/1k); Bluefield State University (7.62/1k); Fairmont State University (3.03/1k); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (5.48/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Burglary.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around West Liberty University
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest West on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Vernon College · lowest peer 0
Vernon College — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- Grace College and Theological · near 0.43
Grace College and Theological Seminary — near
0.43 per 1,000 students
- Danville Area Community College · near 0.44
Danville Area Community College — near
0.44 per 1,000 students
- West Liberty University · this campus · highest
West Liberty University — this campus · highest
2.61 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around West Liberty University's 2.61/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
West Liberty University was unchanged from 0 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 25 WV 4-year peers in this comparison, West Liberty University is larger than 67% and safer-reporting than 46% - the larger, higher-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
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- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 63, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 33
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 71, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 58, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 54
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 75, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 71
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 79, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 38
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 54, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 13
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 83, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 42
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 50, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 29
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 88, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 63
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 46, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 58
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 42, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 25
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 38, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 33, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 14: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 29, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 50
- Point 15: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 25, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 16: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 21, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 17: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 17, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 17
- Point 18: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 13, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 4
- Point 19: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 20: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 4, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
- Point 21: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- Point 22: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 67
- Point 23: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 96, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 21
- Point 24: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 75
- West Liberty University: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 67, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 46
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| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Generations University | 48 | 0.00 | 0 | 75 |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | 64 | 328.13 | 4 | 0 |
| Appalachian Bible College | 223 | 0.00 | 8 | 75 |
| Bethany College | 640 | 21.88 | 13 | 4 |
| Davis & Elkins College | 661 | 7.56 | 17 | 17 |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | 673 | 0.00 | 21 | 75 |
| Valley College-Martinsburg | 765 | 0.00 | 25 | 75 |
| Wheeling University | 774 | 2.58 | 29 | 50 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | 835 | 0.00 | 33 | 75 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | 1,055 | 13.27 | 38 | 8 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | 1,077 | 5.57 | 42 | 25 |
| West Liberty University (this campus) | 2,299 | 2.61 | 67 | 46 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What actually gets reported at West Liberty University
Across 3 reporting years, the only Clery Act category with a recorded on-campus incident here is Burglary.
The remaining 10 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Aggravated Assault, Arson, Fondling and Incest. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyWest Liberty University: Criminal Offenses by year
Declining 100% (1 → 0 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 8 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 7 | 10 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 6 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 14 | 14 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 3 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
West Liberty University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
TX
Vernon College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Ogeechee Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where West Liberty University sits on price and outcomes
At $15,366, West Liberty University's reported average net price is cheaper than 75% among 60 West Virginia colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $9,988.
- $15,366
- average net price
- $9,988
- West Virginia median
- 1.6×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $5,852
- reported income-bracket spread
Net price moves with income here, but not sharply: $12,714 for families reporting under $30,000 against $18,566 above $110,000, a difference of $5,852. Aid narrows the gap without closing it, so the $15,366 average sits reasonably close to what most brackets report.
Six-year median earnings of $36,822 run about 2.4 times the annual net price. The margin is real but narrow, so how many years of price a student actually pays matters a great deal here.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,893
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,442
- Avg Net Price
- $15,366
- Median Debt
- $23,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
- SAT Average
- 1045
- SAT Math Range
- 420-543
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 18-24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Retention Rate
- 69%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,822
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,296
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 1,299 similar institutions by enrollment size.
Vernon College
Vernon, TX · 2,299 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA · 2,300 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL · 2,297 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Mech-Tech College
Caguas, PR · 2,302 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN · 2,304 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Closest by National Rank
West Liberty University (national rank #1204) sits near Jacksonville State University (#1205) and University of Bridgeport (#1203) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
National Rank #1205
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
National Rank #1203
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY
National Rank #1202
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
National Rank #1206
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA
National Rank #1201
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for West Liberty University, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN · 2,304 enrolled
Safety score 0.43
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC · 2,304 enrolled
Safety score 3.04
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN · 2,306 enrolled
Safety score 1.73
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · 2,308 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Parker University
Dallas, TX · 2,308 enrolled
Safety score 0.43
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,309 enrolled
Safety score 3.03
Evangel University
Springfield, MO · 2,289 enrolled
Safety score 1.75
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA · 2,312 enrolled
Safety score 18.60
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL · 9,955 enrolled
Safety score 2.61
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · 3,838 enrolled
Safety score 2.61
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · 3,459 enrolled
Safety score 2.60
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA · 1,907 enrolled
Safety score 2.62
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · 26,689 enrolled
Safety score 2.62
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · 12,326 enrolled
Safety score 2.60
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL · 11,433 enrolled
Safety score 2.62
Murray State University
Murray, KY · 10,020 enrolled
Safety score 2.59
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Liberty University safe?
West Liberty University has a safety score of 2.61 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,204 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: Vernon College (0.00/1k). Same-state same-level set: Concord University (4.63/1k); West Virginia University at Parkersburg (0.00/1k); Glenville State University (2.27/1k); University of Charleston (0.65/1k); West Virginia State University (4.00/1k); Bluefield State University (7.62/1k); Fairmont State University (3.03/1k); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (5.48/1k).
What crimes are reported at West Liberty University?
None in the Criminal Offenses section. West Liberty University reported zero in every category in that section for calendar year 2024. VAWA, arrests, disciplinary referrals, and fire records are separate tables.
How does West Liberty University compare to similar schools?
West Liberty University reports 1401% more 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than Vernon College. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: Vernon College (0.00/1k); Ogeechee Technical College (0.00/1k); Danville Area Community College (0.44/1k); Mech-Tech College (0.00/1k); Grace College and Theological Seminary (0.43/1k). Same-state same-level set: Concord University (4.63/1k); West Virginia University at Parkersburg (0.00/1k); Glenville State University (2.27/1k); University of Charleston (0.65/1k); West Virginia State University (4.00/1k); Bluefield State University (7.62/1k); Fairmont State University (3.03/1k); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (5.48/1k).
Does West Liberty University have fire safety data?
Yes. West Liberty University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
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