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Colleges and universities in West Virginia

West Virginia has 67 colleges and universities in our directory (40 public, 13 private nonprofit, 14 for-profit). Together they enroll about 135,922 students. 35 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Morgantown (6), Charleston (5), Huntington (5), Martinsburg (4), Beckley (3), Buckhannon (2), Charles Town (2), Clarksburg (2), Elkins (2), Fairmont (2), Keyser (2), Parkersburg (2)

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Showing 25–48 of 67 schools

WU
Private nonprofit

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

Students
774
Retention
54%
Programs
24
Awards 2024-25
203
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingPhysical Therapy/Therapist +21
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VC
Private nonprofit

Valley College-Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

Admission
Open
Students
765
Retention
50%
Programs
12
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantInformation TechnologyMedical Office Management/Administration +9
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WVJ
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
673
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
360
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingDental Assisting/AssistantHuman Resources Management/Personnel Administration +13
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DEC
Private nonprofit
Students
661
Retention
65%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
154
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +39
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BC
Private nonprofit

Bethany College

Bethany, WV

Students
640
Retention
54%
Programs
29
Awards 2024-25
118
CampusOnlineHybrid
Physical Education Teaching and CoachingBiologyPsychology, General +26
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WVJ
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
394
Retention
82%
Programs
9
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMedical Office Assistant/SpecialistNetwork and System Administration/Administrator +6
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SUV
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
252
Programs
21
Awards 2024-25
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyBusiness/CommerceComputer Support Specialist +18
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ABC
Private nonprofit

Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, WV

Students
223
Retention
66%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
58
CampusOnlineHybrid
BibleTheological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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AC
Private nonprofit

Ameritas College

Huntington, WV

Admission
Open
Students
182
Retention
82%
Programs
6
CampusOnlineHybrid
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingMedical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderDental Assisting/Assistant +3
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CCC
Public

Carver Career Center

Charleston, WV

Admission
Open
Students
169
Retention
91%
Programs
10
Campus
CosmetologyBarberingTeacher Assistant/Aide +7
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ACT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
168
Retention
85%
Programs
7
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCosmetologyPhlebotomy Technician +4
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VC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
165
Retention
65%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantRegistered Nursing
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WVJ
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
146
Retention
68%
Programs
5
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherMedical Office Assistant/Specialist +2
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HSB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
111
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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FWE
Public
Admission
Open
Students
109
Retention
92%
Programs
6
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingElectrician +3
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JRT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
99
Retention
85%
Programs
5
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianElectrician +2
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IBS
Private for-profit

International Beauty School

Martinsburg, WV

Admission
Open
Students
86
Retention
83%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +2
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BFC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
78
Retention
93%
Programs
6
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorElectrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, GeneralHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician +3
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MBC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
68
Retention
84%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +2
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