Best West Virginia Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in West Virginia for 2025

There are 39 colleges and universities in West Virginia enrolling 132,722 students. Explore the list of top colleges in West Virginia below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in West Virginia offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The highest ranked college in West Virginia is West Virginia University and the top rated public state college is also West Virginia University.

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West Virginia Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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List of the Best West Virginia Colleges

West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#1 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 24,200enrollment
  • $13,691net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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University of Charleston
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Charleston, WV

University of Charleston

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 2,758enrollment
  • $21,100net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 985-1160SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Montgomery, WV

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 1,448enrollment
  • $11,015net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Marshall University
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Huntington, WV

Marshall University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 11,027enrollment
  • $9,734net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 890-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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West Liberty University
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West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 2,348enrollment
  • $14,203net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 890-1125SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 3,318enrollment
  • $12,651net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 900-1140SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Fairmont State University
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Fairmont, WV

Fairmont State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 3,307enrollment
  • $10,993net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Concord University
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Athens, WV

Concord University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 1,798enrollment
  • $10,630net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 840-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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West Virginia State University
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HBCU
Institute, WV

West Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Colleges in West Virginia

  • 3,458enrollment
  • $10,878net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1073SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

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Alderson Broaddus College
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Philippi, WV
 

Alderson Broaddus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 767enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 900-1060SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Appalachian Bible College
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Mount Hope, WV
 

Appalachian Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 218enrollment
  • $18,749net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1028-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

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Bethany College
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Bethany, WV
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 671enrollment
  • $16,844net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 870-1110SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.85Avg GPA

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Davis & Elkins College
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Elkins, WV
 

Davis & Elkins College

Private 4 Year

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  • 683enrollment
  • $19,762net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 880-1125SAT range
  • 1-14ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Glenville State College
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Glenville, WV
 

Glenville State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,633enrollment
  • $16,745net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Huntington Junior College
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Huntington, WV
 

Huntington Junior College

Private 2 Year

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  • 209enrollment
  • $10,729net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Mountain State College
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Parkersburg, WV
 

Mountain State College

Private 2 Year

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  • 20enrollment
  • $16,395net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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

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