Former names
|
West Liberty Academy (1837–1870) West Liberty State Normal School (1870–1931) West Liberty State Teachers College (1931–1943) West Liberty State College (1943–2009)[1] |
---|---|
Type | Public university |
Established | March 30, 1837 (187 years ago) (1837-03-30) |
Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliation
|
WVHEPC |
Endowment | $20.3 million (2021)[2] |
President | Dr. Tim Borchers[3] |
Academic staff
|
143 |
Students | 2,505 (fall 2022)[4] |
Undergraduates | 1,919[4] |
Postgraduates | 396[4] |
Location |
,
,
United States
|
Campus | Fringe rural[5], 290 acres (1.2 km2) |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | The Trumpet |
Colors | Black and gold[6] |
Nickname | Hilltoppers |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division II - MEC |
Mascot | Topper the Bear |
Website | westliberty |
Former names
|
West Liberty Academy (1837–1870) West Liberty State Normal School (1870–1931) West Liberty State Teachers College (1931–1943) West Liberty State College (1943–2009)[1] |
---|---|
Type | Public university |
Established | March 30, 1837 (187 years ago) (1837-03-30) |
Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliation
|
WVHEPC |
Endowment | $20.3 million (2021)[2] |
President | Dr. Tim Borchers[3] |
Academic staff
|
143 |
Students | 2,505 (fall 2022)[4] |
Undergraduates | 1,919[4] |
Postgraduates | 396[4] |
Location |
,
,
United States
|
Campus | Fringe rural[5], 290 acres (1.2 km2) |
Other campuses | |
Newspaper | The Trumpet |
Colors | Black and gold[6] |
Nickname | Hilltoppers |
Sporting affiliations
|
NCAA Division II - MEC |
Mascot | Topper the Bear |
Website | westliberty |