Best Colleges in West Virginia

28
Universities
23
Community Colleges
51
Total Institutions

Explore 51 colleges and universities in West Virginia, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
C+

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV • 2,348 students
Public
61%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
7%
Off-Campus
#2
C+

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV • 24,200 students
Public
61%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
13%
Off-Campus
#3
C+

Marshall University

Huntington, WV • 11,027 students
Public
49%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#4
C+

Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, WV • 218 students
Private Non-Profit
76%
Grad Rate
#5
C+

American Public University System

Charles Town, WV • 50,187 students
Private For-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#6
C+

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV • 3,307 students
Public
48%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
14%
Off-Campus
#7
C+

West Virginia State University

Institute, WV • 3,458 students
Public
34%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
21%
Off-Campus
#8
C+

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Beckley, WV • 1,448 students
Public
36%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
38%
Off-Campus
#9
C+

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, WV • 2,584 students
Public
31%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
35%
Off-Campus
#10
C+

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV • 3,318 students
Public
49%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
15%
Off-Campus
#11
C

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Keyser, WV • 1,143 students
Public
26%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
25%
Off-Campus
#12
C

Glenville State University

Glenville, WV • 1,633 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$17k
Net Price
6%
Off-Campus
#13
C

Concord University

Athens, WV • 1,798 students
Public
42%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#14
C

Bethany College

Bethany, WV • 671 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#15
C

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, WV • 683 students
Private Non-Profit
37%
Grad Rate
#16
C

West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition

Morgantown, WV • 61 students
Private Non-Profit
#17
C

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV • 2,758 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#18
C

Martinsburg College

Martinsburg, WV • 3,228 students
Private For-Profit
79%
Grad Rate
#19
C

Strayer University-West Virginia

Scott Depot, WV • 395 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#20
C

Catholic Distance University

Charles Town, WV • 171 students
Private Non-Profit
#21
C

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV • 1,270 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
18%
Off-Campus
#22
C

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Lewisburg, WV • 795 students
Public
#23
C

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, WV • 991 students
Private Non-Profit
49%
Grad Rate
#24
C

West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown

Morgantown, WV • 584 students
Private For-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#25
D

Salem University

Salem, WV • 894 students
Private For-Profit
27%
Grad Rate
#26
D

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV • 748 students
Private Non-Profit
32%
Grad Rate
#27
D

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV • 651 students
Private For-Profit
58%
Grad Rate
#28
D

Future Generations University

Franklin, WV • 44 students
Private Non-Profit
#1
B

Roane-Jackson Technical Center

Leroy, WV • 11 students
Public
82%
Grad Rate
$2k
Net Price
#2
B

Fred W Eberle Technical Center

Buckhannon, WV • 119 students
Public
99%
Grad Rate
$2k
Net Price
#3
B

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, WV • 102 students
Public
82%
Grad Rate
$3k
Net Price
#4
B

Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV • 163 students
Public
84%
Grad Rate
$3k
Net Price
#5
C+

Boone Career and Technical Center

Foster, WV • 85 students
Public
95%
Grad Rate
$2k
Net Price
#6
C+

Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy

Clarksburg, WV • 58 students
Private For-Profit
75%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Morgantown Beauty College Inc

Morgantown, WV • 74 students
Private For-Profit
77%
Grad Rate
#8
C+

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, WV • 4,309 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
#9
C

International Beauty School 4

Martinsburg, WV • 86 students
Private For-Profit
76%
Grad Rate
#10
C

Charleston School of Beauty Culture

Charleston, WV • 54 students
Private For-Profit
50%
Grad Rate
#11
C

Mountain State College

Parkersburg, WV • 30 students
Private For-Profit
83%
Grad Rate
#12
C

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV • 1,262 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
#13
C

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

Cross Lanes, WV • 317 students
Private For-Profit
77%
Grad Rate
#14
C

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, WV • 1,263 students
Public
30%
Grad Rate
$4k
Net Price
#15
C

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Moorefield, WV • 416 students
Public
41%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#16
C

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, WV • 1,939 students
Public
39%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#17
C

Huntington School of Beauty Culture

Huntington, WV • 115 students
Private For-Profit
71%
Grad Rate
#18
C

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV • 1,793 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#19
C

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV • 1,461 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#20
C

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV • 1,459 students
Public
17%
Grad Rate
$10k
Net Price
#21
C

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV • 175 students
Private For-Profit
61%
Grad Rate
#22
D

Valley College-Beckley

Beckley, WV • 181 students
Private For-Profit
63%
Grad Rate
#23
D

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, WV • 209 students
Private Non-Profit
13%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Buckhannon 2 colleges
Charleston 3 colleges
Morgantown 4 colleges
Parkersburg 2 colleges
Charles Town 2 colleges
Fairmont 2 colleges
Martinsburg 4 colleges
Huntington 4 colleges
Beckley 2 colleges
Wheeling 2 colleges

About College Rankings in West Virginia

The Repit College Score ranks 51 colleges and universities in West Virginia based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (28): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (23): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in West Virginia

How many colleges are in West Virginia?

There are 51 accredited colleges and universities in West Virginia tracked by Repit, including 28 4-year institutions and 23 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in West Virginia?

West Virginia has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology