Elbin Scholars

Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT1* combined ERW/math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. The Elbin Scholar designation is the highest scholar designation, and is named for Dr. Paul Elbin, who served as president of West Liberty University for 35 years. Students admitted as Elbin Scholars receive:

A minimum four-year academic scholarship offer of $4,000 per year (in addition to the PROMISE scholarship) for West Virginia residents and $12,000 for non-residents. Elbin Scholars with a 4.00 high school grade point average and 30 ACT composite score (1400 SAT1*) at the time of graduation will receive a full scholarship covering mandatory tuition and fees

  • General studies credit based on ACT sub scores of 27 (630 SAT1*) or higher
  • Priority scheduling
  • Enter WLU as a member of the Honors College
  • Transcript designation as an Elbin Scholar
  • Recognition at graduation as an Elbin Scholar