Most selective colleges in West Virginia
13 colleges ranked by acceptance rate
These 13 most selective colleges in West Virginia, ranked by acceptance rate, run from 58% at Davis & Elkins College to 99% at Fairmont State University. 8 are public and 5 are private.
| # | College | Type | Acceptance | Avg SAT | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV | Private | 58% | 985 | $19,428 |
| 2 | Bethany College Bethany, WV | Private | 60% | — | $15,306 |
| 3 | University of Charleston Charleston, WV | Private | 65% | — | $22,012 |
| 4 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | Public | 72% | 1,041 | $16,295 |
| 5 | Wheeling University Wheeling, WV | Private | 75% | — | $19,040 |
| 6 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Public | 86% | 1,129 | $12,997 |
| 7 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | Public | 87% | 998 | $12,529 |
| 8 | Concord University Athens, WV | Public | 90% | 980 | $9,983 |
| 9 | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | Private | 95% | 1,045 | $18,148 |
| 10 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | Public | 96% | 1,022 | $12,391 |
| 11 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | Public | 96% | 979 | $10,191 |
| 12 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | Public | 96% | 1,051 | $8,327 |
| 13 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | Public | 99% | 993 | $9,055 |
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