Colleges in West Virginia
14 colleges in West Virginia, largest first. The most selective are West Virginia University Institute of Technology, Bethany College, University of Charleston. The lowest average net prices are at Marshall University ($7,341), Shepherd University ($7,940), West Liberty University ($8,988).
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia UniversityMorgantown | 89% | 1010–1220 | $18,020 | 66% |
| Marshall UniversityHuntington | 96% | 910–1150 | $7,341 | 53% |
| Fairmont State UniversityFairmont | 99% | 810–1070 | $14,599 | 55% |
| Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown | 97% | 878–1140 | $7,940 | 50% |
| University of CharlestonCharleston | 62% | — | $23,793 | 47% |
| West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty | 97% | 890–1123 | $8,988 | 52% |
| Concord UniversityAthens | 93% | 830–1090 | $9,484 | 41% |
| West Virginia State UniversityInstitute | 96% | 760–1040 | $13,624 | 36% |
| Bluefield State UniversityBluefield | 97% | 870–1080 | $11,130 | 34% |
| West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyBeckley | 37% | 880–1120 | $14,942 | 30% |
| West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeBuckhannon | 93% | 892–1160 | $17,980 | 50% |
| Davis & Elkins CollegeElkins | 94% | — | $18,810 | 44% |
| Bethany CollegeBethany | 59% | — | $22,129 | 48% |
| Wheeling UniversityWheeling | 63% | — | $11,350 | 36% |
Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge West Virginia residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.