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Colleges and Universities in West Virginia
38 degree-granting colleges and universities in West Virginia that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges38
- Public2117 private
- Four-year2612 two-year
- Online programs34Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in West Virginia: Business Administration (31), Nursing (26), Criminal Justice (24), Accounting (20), Psychology (16), Information Technology (15).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University System | Charles Town | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bethany College | Bethany | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Bluefield State University | Bluefield | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | South Charleston | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Catholic International University | Charles Town | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Concord University | Athens | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Future Generations University | Franklin | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Glenville State University | Glenville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Huntington Junior College | Huntington | Private nonprofit | Two-year | Yes |
| Marshall University | Huntington | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Martinsburg College | Martinsburg | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mountwest Community and Technical College | Huntington | Public | Two-year | No |
| New River Community and Technical College | Beaver | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | Fairmont | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Salem University | Salem | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Shepherd University | Shepherdstown | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Logan | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Charleston | Charleston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Valley College-Beckley | Beckley | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Valley College-Martinsburg | Martinsburg | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport | Bridgeport | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| West Virginia Junior College-Charleston | Cross Lanes | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | Morgantown | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| West Virginia Northern Community College | Wheeling | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg | Public | Four-year | No |
| West Virginia State University | Institute | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley | Public | Four-year | No |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in West Virginia: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 38 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in West Virginia?
21 public, 9 private nonprofit and 8 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in West Virginia?
12 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, BridgeValley Community & Technical College, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Mountwest Community and Technical College, New River Community and Technical College, and Pierpont Community and Technical College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in West Virginia?
26 four-year colleges and universities, and 20 schools in West Virginia offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in West Virginia offer online programs?
34 colleges in West Virginia reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in West Virginia have the most colleges?
Martinsburg (3), Huntington (3), Charles Town (2), Fairmont (2), and Beckley (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in West Virginia?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in West Virginia are Business Administration (31 schools), Nursing (26 schools), Criminal Justice (24 schools), Accounting (20 schools), Psychology (16 schools), and Information Technology (15 schools).
How do I find a college in West Virginia that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to West Virginia and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of West Virginia colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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