The main Hilltop campus of West Liberty University is the primary academic center, encompassing all colleges and delivering nearly 70 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs. It emphasizes a student-centered approach with small classes, dedicated faculty, and extensive facilities including labs, performance halls, and athletic complexes, fostering comprehensive development in liberal arts, professional studies, sciences, and health fields.
- Gary E. West College of Business: Accounting, Business Administration and Management, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Computer Information Systems, Project Management.
- College of Education and Human Performance: Elementary Education, Secondary Education (various subjects), Special Education, Exercise Physiology, Sport Management, Athletic Training, Safety Technology.
- College of Liberal and Creative Arts: Art (studio, graphic design), Music, Theater, Broadcasting, Journalism, Graphic Design, English, History, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work.
- College of Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science.
- Health Professions programs: Nursing, Radiologic Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Speech Pathology, Public Health.
Graduate offerings at the campus include Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education, Doctor of Education, Master of Biology, and specialized programs like Art Therapy and Counseling, with many available in hybrid formats to accommodate diverse learners.