West Virginia's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in West Virginia have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 31,500 that were offered by West Virginia's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 5% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in West Virginia
There are at least 11 schools offering degrees in West Virginia, and 11 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 48,944 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 18,379 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 17,326 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in West Virginia. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bethany College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bethany College. In 2023, 104 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 9 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
594
Completions By Degree
113
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Strayer University-West Virginia is a non-accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Strayer University-West Virginia. In 2023, 15 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
288
Completions By Degree
26
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Wheeling University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Wheeling University. In 2023, 77 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 22 master's degrees, and 37 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
578
Completions By Degree
136
Est. Online Degree Availability
18%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Future Generations University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Future Generations University. In 2023, 9 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
9
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia Wesleyan College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Virginia Wesleyan College. In 2023, 215 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 46 master's degrees, and 4 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
886
Completions By Degree
265
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
American Public University System is an institutionally for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at American Public University System. In 2023, 7,296 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3,580 associate degrees, 3,317 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
37,569
Completions By Degree
14,196
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Salem University is an institutionally for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Salem University. In 2023, 104 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 55 associate degrees, 83 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
756
Completions By Degree
242
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Davis & Elkins College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Davis & Elkins College. In 2023, 154 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
644
Completions By Degree
174
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Appalachian Bible College is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Appalachian Bible College. In 2023, 38 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 4 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
182
Completions By Degree
47
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Charleston is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Charleston. In 2023, 577 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 145 associate degrees, 201 master's degrees, and 77 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,330
Completions By Degree
1,000
Est. Online Degree Availability
64%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in West Virginia
There are 11 four-year public colleges located in West Virginia. About 38,296 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 12,617 degrees were completed at public colleges in West Virginia. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Shepherd University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Shepherd University. In 2023, 515 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 63 master's degrees, and 14 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,325
Completions By Degree
592
Est. Online Degree Availability
17%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Glenville State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Glenville State University. In 2023, 164 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 122 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,257
Completions By Degree
286
Est. Online Degree Availability
65%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Liberty University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Liberty University. In 2023, 366 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 34 associate degrees, 144 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,648
Completions By Degree
544
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bluefield State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bluefield State University. In 2023, 122 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 106 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,244
Completions By Degree
228
Est. Online Degree Availability
20%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2023, 181 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
181
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Virginia University. In 2023, 4,374 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1,450 master's degrees, and 604 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
18,370
Completions By Degree
6,428
Est. Online Degree Availability
26%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Marshall University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Marshall University. In 2023, 1,517 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 127 associate degrees, 687 master's degrees, and 233 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,965
Completions By Degree
2,564
Est. Online Degree Availability
39%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Fairmont State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Fairmont State University. In 2023, 580 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 147 associate degrees, 104 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,776
Completions By Degree
831
Est. Online Degree Availability
10%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Concord University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Concord University. In 2023, 309 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 141 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,311
Completions By Degree
450
Est. Online Degree Availability
46%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. In 2023, 166 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,038
Completions By Degree
166
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at West Virginia State University. In 2023, 278 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 69 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,362
Completions By Degree
347
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in West Virginia
There are 10 community colleges in West Virginia where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 10,345 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in West Virginia, and about 2,675 associate degrees were completed.
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia Northern Community College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
868
Completions By Degree
223
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pierpont Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
917
Completions By Degree
341
Est. Online Degree Availability
3%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,486
Completions By Degree
511
Est. Online Degree Availability
75%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
New River Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
753
Completions By Degree
154
Est. Online Degree Availability
63%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,093
Completions By Degree
331
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Mountwest Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,019
Completions By Degree
161
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
954
Completions By Degree
259
Est. Online Degree Availability
40%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,578
Completions By Degree
295
Est. Online Degree Availability
33%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,478
Completions By Degree
355
Est. Online Degree Availability
30%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an institutionally 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.