Every college in West Virginia that we cover, each with its page and sources.
15 colleges · each name links to its page, with sources · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026
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West Virginia: 15 colleges · 10 public, 5 private nonprofit · campus setting: 5 rural, 5 city, 4 town, 1 suburb
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| College | City | Public/private | Setting | Students | Athletics | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany College | Bethany | Private nonprofit | Rural, near a city | 645 | NCAA Division III | |
| Bluefield State University | Bluefield | Public | Town, distant | 1,249 | NCAA Division II | |
| Concord University | Athens | Public | Rural, near a city | 1,472 | NCAA Division II | |
| Davis & Elkins College | Elkins | Private nonprofit | Town, remote | 683 | NCAA Division II | |
| Fairmont State University | Fairmont | Public | Town, distant | 3,060 | NCAA Division II | |
| Glenville State University | Glenville | Public | Rural, remote | 1,583 | NCAA Division II | |
| Marshall University | Huntington | Public | City, small | 8,235 | NCAA Division I | |
| Shepherd University | Shepherdstown | Public | Rural, near a city | 2,906 | NCAA Division II | |
| University of Charleston | Charleston | Private nonprofit | City, small | 2,087 | NCAA Division II | |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty | Public | Rural, near a city | 1,944 | NCAA Division II | |
| West Virginia State University | Institute | Public | Suburb, midsize | 3,322 | NCAA Division II | |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | Public | City, small | 18,615 | NCAA Division I | |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley | Public | City, small | 1,448 | NAIA | |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon | Private nonprofit | Town, remote | 938 | NCAA Division II | |
| Wheeling University | Wheeling | Private nonprofit | City, small | 588 | NCAA Division II |