Colleges Near Charleston

Colleges and universities near me in the Charleston, West Virginia area

There are 2 colleges in Charleston and 43 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 96,243 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in West Virginia with a population of 51,400, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Charleston. Driving time to these schools from Charleston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio which is ranked #500 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio University Main Campus enrolling 24,145 students. In terms of affordability, Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College in Institute offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,560 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Charleston.
Charleston, WV within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Glenville State College
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Glenville, WV
 

Glenville State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,630enrollment
  • $17,722net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

59 miles from Charleston

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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Parkersburg, WV
 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,288enrollment
  • $3,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Charleston

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Mountain State College
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Parkersburg, WV
 

Mountain State College

Private 2 Year

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  • 20enrollment
  • $11,066net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Charleston

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 870-1090SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.19Estimated Avg GPA

67 miles from Charleston

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Kentucky Christian University
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Grayson, KY
 

Kentucky Christian University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 629enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • 850-890SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

71 miles from Charleston

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Ohio University Main Campus
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Athens, OH

Ohio University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 24,145enrollment
  • $20,207net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1270SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

72 miles from Charleston

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Daymar College Jackson
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Jackson, OH
 

Daymar College Jackson

Private 2 Year

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  • 14enrollment
  • $24,940net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Charleston

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,748enrollment
  • $8,464net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 890-1135SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

72 miles from Charleston

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Marietta College
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Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

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#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,198enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 940-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

75 miles from Charleston

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Valley College Princeton
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Princeton, WV
 

Valley College Princeton

Private 2 Year

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  • 50enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Charleston

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Daymar College New Boston
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New Boston, OH
 

Daymar College New Boston

Private 2 Year

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  • 26enrollment
  • $24,760net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Charleston

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Washington State Community College
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Marietta, OH
 

Washington State Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,556enrollment
  • $7,389net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Charleston

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University of Pikeville
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Pikeville, KY
 

University of Pikeville

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,434enrollment
  • $17,098net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

77 miles from Charleston

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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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Prestonsburg, KY
 

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,576enrollment
  • $5,595net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 18

77 miles from Charleston

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Shawnee State University
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Portsmouth, OH
 

Shawnee State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,297enrollment
  • $13,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

78 miles from Charleston

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,306enrollment
  • $11,759net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

78 miles from Charleston

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Bluefield College
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Bluefield, VA
 

Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

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  • 991enrollment
  • $22,904net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

79 miles from Charleston

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Hocking College
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Nelsonville, OH
 

Hocking College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $11,560net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

82 miles from Charleston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College and is 7.6 miles from Charleston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College are $3,560 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.