Colleges in West Virginia
West Virginia is home to 48 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.
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48 total in West VirginiaWest Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public 4-year institution in Morgantown, WV. Enrollment: ~17,385 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,320/year.
Marshall University
Marshall University is a public 4-year institution in Huntington, WV. Enrollment: ~7,266 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $18,244/year.
Fairmont State University
Fairmont State University is a public 4-year institution in Fairmont, WV. Enrollment: ~2,590 students. Admissions are accessible (99% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,992/year.
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg College is a 4-year institution in Martinsburg, WV. Enrollment: ~2,491 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate).
Shepherd University
Shepherd University is a public 4-year institution in Shepherdstown, WV. Enrollment: ~2,344 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,276/year.
University of Charleston
University of Charleston is a private 4-year institution in Charleston, WV. Enrollment: ~2,259 students. Admissions are accessible (62% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $30,900/year.
West Liberty University
West Liberty University is a public 4-year institution in West Liberty, WV. Enrollment: ~1,511 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,294/year.
Concord University
Concord University is a public 4-year institution in Athens, WV. Enrollment: ~1,504 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $17,880/year.
West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University is a public 4-year institution in Institute, WV. Enrollment: ~1,321 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,600/year.
Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University is a public 4-year institution in Bluefield, WV. Enrollment: ~1,042 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,632/year.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public 4-year institution in Beckley, WV. Enrollment: ~981 students. Admissions are selective (37% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,296/year.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private 4-year institution in Buckhannon, WV. Enrollment: ~954 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $31,384/year.
Davis & Elkins College
Davis & Elkins College is a private 4-year institution in Elkins, WV. Enrollment: ~661 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,280/year.
Bethany College
Bethany College is a private 4-year institution in Bethany, WV. Enrollment: ~614 students. Admissions are accessible (59% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,680/year.
Wheeling University
Wheeling University is a private 4-year institution in Wheeling, WV. Enrollment: ~589 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,090/year.
Appalachian Bible College
Appalachian Bible College is a private 4-year institution in Mount Hope, WV. Enrollment: ~193 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,000/year.
Monongalia County Technical Education Center
Monongalia County Technical Education Center is a public 4-year institution in Morgantown, WV. Enrollment: ~43 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate).
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a public 4-year institution in Parkersburg, WV. Enrollment: ~31 students. Admissions are accessible (75% admit rate).
Mingo Extended Learning Center
Mingo Extended Learning Center is a public 4-year institution in Delbarton, WV. Enrollment: ~9 students.
Fred W Eberle Technical Center
Fred W Eberle Technical Center is a public 2-year institution in Buckhannon, WV.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is a public 4-year institution in Lewisburg, WV.
Salem University
Salem University is a 4-year institution in Salem, WV. Out-of-state tuition: $12,750/year.
West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition
West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition is a private 4-year institution in Morgantown, WV.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a public 4-year institution in Keyser, WV. Out-of-state tuition: $11,760/year.
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