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West Virginia Colleges

West Virginia Colleges

42 Colleges
$43,745 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,015 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

West Virginia ranked #36 in the nation for degrees handed out in 2021. Around 33,199 students received some type of diploma that year. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in West Virginia is $10,936 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $15,155 a year.

An estimated 52% of college students in West Virginia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,004 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

There are 50,047 students at American Military University in total, 40,362 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,522 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at American Military University is 4.3 years.

38% of American Military University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $10,219 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,917 during the early-career years.

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#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,648 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,495 undergraduates at WVU, of which 18,726 are full-time, and there are 26,269 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Roughly 57% of students at WVU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,613 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,942 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,772 undergraduates at Marshall University, of which 7,002 are full-time, and there are 11,958 students altogether. For undergraduates at Marshall University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,931 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,561 during the early-career years.

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#4

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,967 students at UC in total, 2,115 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,189 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 53% of students at UC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,724 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UC is $42,698.

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#5

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,454 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
95% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,848 students at Fairmont State in total, 3,573 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,861 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,775 a year.

Students who graduate from Fairmont State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,197 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,642 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,159 students at Shepherd University in total, 2,716 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,255 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 52% of students at Shepherd University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,835 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shepherd University is $43,726.

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#7

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,732 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,481 students at West Liberty University in total, 2,125 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,767 are full-time. For undergraduates at West Liberty University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,971 a year.

Students who graduate from West Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $36,822 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#8

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,213 full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and 2,624 students altogether. West Virginia University at Parkersburg has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 26% of students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,618 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $31,076.

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#9

Concord University

Athens, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,463 undergraduates at Concord University, of which 1,388 are full-time, and there are 1,807 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

51% of Concord University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,474 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Concord University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $33,094 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,499 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,502 undergraduates at WVSU, of which 1,498 are full-time, and there are 3,638 students altogether. For undergraduates at WVSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 54% of students at WVSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,522 a year.

Students who graduate from WVSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,849 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,344 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 920 full-time undergraduates at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and 3,912 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

27% of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,499 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,210 during the early-career years.

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#12

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,594 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pierpont Community and Technical College is 1,613, which includes 945 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,982 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Pierpont Community and Technical College is $31,618.

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#13

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
92% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Salem University is 1,008, of which 809 students are undergraduates and of those, 709 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 92% of students at Salem take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,194 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Salem is $31,612.

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#14

Glenville State College

Glenville, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,412 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,094 full-time undergraduates at Glenville State College, and 1,583 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Glenville State College is 4.6 years.

55% of Glenville State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,322 a year.

Students who graduate from Glenville State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,917 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,944 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 1,474, which includes 1,040 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,915 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,307 during the early-career years.

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#16

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,282 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at BridgeValley Community & Technical College is 1,662, which includes 1,040 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

21% of BridgeValley Community & Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,284 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BridgeValley Community & Technical College is $34,209.

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#17

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,544 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia Northern Community College is 1,253, which includes 571 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at WVNCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,373 a year.

Students who graduate from WVNCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,298 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,313 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 622 full-time undergraduates at WVJC Morgantown, and 622 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,744 a year.

Students who graduate from WVJC Morgantown with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,544 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,193 students at WVU Potomac State College in total, 932 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,921 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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#20

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,292 students at MCTC in total, 839 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 25% of students at MCTC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,473 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCTC is $28,245.

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#21

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

There are 979 undergraduates at West Virginia Wesleyan, of which 971 are full-time, and there are 1,066 students altogether. It takes the average West Virginia Wesleyan undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 75% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,848 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Virginia Wesleyan is $42,672.

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#22

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$10,240 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,243 students at Bluefield State College in total, 949 are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Bluefield State College, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

60% of Bluefield State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,659 a year.

Students who graduate from Bluefield State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,030 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,085 full-time undergraduates at West Virginia University Tech, and 1,645 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,903 a year.

Students who graduate from West Virginia University Tech with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,181 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 691 full-time undergraduates at D&E, and 738 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Roughly 66% of students at D&E take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,561 a year.

Students who graduate from D&E with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,495 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other West Virginia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Wheeling University 196
27 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 178
28 Valley College-Martinsburg 125
29 West Virginia Junior College - Charleston 109
30 New River Community and Technical College 107
31 Bethany College West Virginia 102
32 Martinsburg College 51
33 Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College 50
34 Huntington Junior College 49
35 Appalachian Bible College 48
36 Catholic Distance University 43
37 West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport 37
38 Strayer University - West Virginia 30
39 Carver Career Center 12
39 Future Generations University 12
41 West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition 7
42 Mountain State College 2

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