Colleges Near Parkersburg

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

There are 2 colleges in Parkersburg and 83 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 281,047 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in West Virginia with a population of 31,492, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Parkersburg. Driving time to these schools from Parkersburg should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio which is ranked #57 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Ohio State University enrolling 60,540 students. In terms of affordability, Belmont Technical College in Saint Clairsville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,140 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 Parkersburg.
Parkersburg, WV within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

1 miles from Parkersburg

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Ohio Valley University
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Vienna, WV
 

Ohio Valley University

Private 4 Year

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

4 miles from Parkersburg

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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Parkersburg, WV
 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

4 miles from Parkersburg

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Marietta College
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Marietta, OH

Marietta College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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

12 miles from Parkersburg

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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

13 miles from Parkersburg

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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

30 miles from Parkersburg

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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

38 miles from Parkersburg

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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

44 miles from Parkersburg

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Gallipolis Career College
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Gallipolis, OH
 

Gallipolis Career College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 54enrollment
  • $17,123net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Parkersburg

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

52 miles from Parkersburg

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University of Rio Grande
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Rio Grande, OH
 

University of Rio Grande

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 1,800enrollment
  • $26,369net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

52 miles from Parkersburg

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Salem International University
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Salem, WV
 

Salem International University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 984enrollment
  • $13,132net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Parkersburg

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Zane State College
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Zanesville, OH
 

Zane State College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,726enrollment
  • $7,609net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Parkersburg

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Ohio University Zanesville Campus
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Zanesville, OH
 

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,923enrollment
  • $8,076net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

55 miles from Parkersburg

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Daymar College Jackson
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Jackson, OH
 

Daymar College Jackson

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

60 miles from Parkersburg

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,785enrollment
  • $11,684net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 840-1065SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

62 miles from Parkersburg

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Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College
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Institute, West Virginia
 

Kanawha Valley Community and Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,685enrollment
  • $7,141net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Parkersburg

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Belmont Technical College
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Saint Clairsville, OH
 

Belmont Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 723enrollment
  • $5,501net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Parkersburg

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Washington State Community College and is 13.1 miles from Parkersburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Washington State Community College are $4,128 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Washington State Community 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.