Top Rated West Virginia Private Colleges

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in West Virginia. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the highest ranked private college in West Virginia is University of Charleston. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Charleston Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Charleston, WV
  • 1.0 | 1 reviews

University of Charleston is a private university known for undergraduate nursing, health sciences, and business. The urban campus sits along the Kanawha River in West Virginia's capital.

#1 Best Private Colleges in West Virginia 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 985-1160
  • Predicted Avg GPA 3.13
  • Acceptance Rate 62%
  • Net Price $20,844
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West Virginia Wesleyan College Campus
 

  • Private 4 Year
  • Buckhannon, WV
  • | 0 reviews

West Virginia Wesleyan is a private liberal arts college known for undergraduate nursing and education. Most students live on a residential campus in the college town of Buckhannon.

#2 Best Private Colleges in West Virginia 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 892-1160
  • Avg GPA 3.52
  • Acceptance Rate 93%
  • Net Price $19,218
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