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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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
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Washington, PA
 

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Private 2 Year

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  • 243enrollment
  • $13,461net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Parkersburg

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Washington & Jefferson College
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Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#22 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,151enrollment
  • $25,636net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

94 miles from Parkersburg

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $20,126net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

94 miles from Parkersburg

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National College Columbus
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Columbus, OH
 

National College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6enrollment
  • $19,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Parkersburg

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Otterbein University
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Westerville, OH

Otterbein University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,458enrollment
  • $22,661net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1035-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

95 miles from Parkersburg

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Ohio Business College Columbus
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Columbus, OH
 

Ohio Business College Columbus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 55enrollment
  • $16,781net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Parkersburg

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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
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Columbus, OH
 

American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 360enrollment
  • $27,493net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Parkersburg

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University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio Campus
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Columbus, Ohio
 

University of Phoenix Columbus Ohio Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,820net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Parkersburg

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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

99 miles from Parkersburg

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Pontifical College Josephinum
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Columbus, OH
 

Pontifical College Josephinum

Private 4 Year

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  • 161enrollment
  • -net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

98 miles from Parkersburg

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Appalachian Bible College
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Mount Hope, WV
 

Appalachian Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia

  • 232enrollment
  • $15,106net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1036-1188SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

99 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.