West Liberty University: Crime & Safety

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West Liberty University LogoC- West Liberty University is a public school in West Liberty, West Virginia with about 2,320 students and 440 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, West Liberty University is a relatively unsafe place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "C-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at West Liberty University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
0
0.5%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
1
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
6
0
0.5%

Liquor Law Violation
34
0
1.2%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at West Liberty University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of West Liberty University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at West Liberty University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

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Over 24,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

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About 12,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

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Roughly 24,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 23 to enroll.

Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH
Roughly 11,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of PittsburghUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
More than 33,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1350, ACT 31 to enroll.

Indiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana University of PennsylvaniaIndiana, PA
Approximately 8,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of AkronUniversity of AkronAkron, OH
Roughly 13,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. ACT 22 to enroll.

Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD
More than 4,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 990, ACT 20 to enroll.

Duquesne UniversityDuquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Approximately 8,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1210, ACT 28 to enroll.

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Over 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 940, ACT 19 to enroll.

Wheeling UniversityWheeling UniversityWheeling, WV
Over 800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. SAT 980, ACT 20 to enroll.

West Virginia Northern Community CollegeWest Virginia Northern Community CollegeWheeling, WV
More than 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Franciscan University of SteubenvilleFranciscan University of SteubenvilleSteubenville, OH
Roughly 3,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Eastern Gateway Community CollegeEastern Gateway Community CollegeSteubenville, OH
About 30,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. ACT 22 to enroll.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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More than 100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with aggravated assaults. Our rating for campus security: F.

Washington & Jefferson CollegeWashington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PA
More than 1,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 24 to enroll.

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Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Roughly 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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