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West Virginia Colleges

West Virginia Teaching Colleges

26 Colleges
$46,240 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,784 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, West Virginia is ranked #40 in the country with 1,515 degrees handed out in 2021. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in West Virginia is $11,560 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $16,858 a year.

An estimated 52% of college students in West Virginia take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,446 per year.

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#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,648 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,495 undergraduates at WVU, of which 18,726 are full-time, and there are 26,269 students altogether. For undergraduates at WVU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 57% of students at WVU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,613 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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#2

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,942 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,772 undergraduates at Marshall University, of which 7,002 are full-time, and there are 11,958 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Marshall University is 4.6 years.

47% of Marshall University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,931 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Marshall University is $39,561.

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#3

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,454 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
95% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fairmont State University is 3,848, of which 3,573 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,861 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Fairmont State is 4.4 years.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,775 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fairmont State is $41,197.

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#4

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,732 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Liberty University is 2,481, of which 2,125 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,767 are full-time. For undergraduates at West Liberty University, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,971 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,822 during the early-career years.

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#5

Concord University

Athens, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,700 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Concord University is 1,807, of which 1,463 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,388 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 51% of students at Concord University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,474 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Concord University is $33,094.

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#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,642 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,716 undergraduates at Shepherd University, of which 2,255 are full-time, and there are 3,159 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Shepherd University is 4.4 years.

52% of Shepherd University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,835 a year.

Students who graduate from Shepherd University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,726 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#7

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
92% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Salem University is 1,008, of which 809 students are undergraduates and of those, 709 are full-time. It takes the average Salem undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 92% of students at Salem take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,194 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Salem is $31,612.

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#8

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at American Public University System is 50,047, of which 40,362 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,522 are full-time. For undergraduates at American Military University, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $10,219 a year.

Students who graduate from American Military University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,917 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#9

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,499 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,502 undergraduates at WVSU, of which 1,498 are full-time, and there are 3,638 students altogether. For undergraduates at WVSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 54% of students at WVSU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,522 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WVSU is $32,849.

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#10

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$10,240 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 949 full-time undergraduates at Bluefield State College, and 1,243 students altogether. It takes the average Bluefield State College undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,659 a year.

Students who graduate from Bluefield State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,030 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia University at Parkersburg is 2,624, which includes 1,213 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

26% of West Virginia University at Parkersburg students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,618 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,076 during the early-career years.

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#12

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,475 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 582 undergraduates at Wheeling University, of which 476 are full-time, and there are 857 students altogether. For undergraduates at Wheeling University, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 63% of students at Wheeling University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,076 a year.

Students who graduate from Wheeling University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,482 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Bethany College West Virginia

Bethany, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,126 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bethany College West Virginia is 576, of which 569 students are undergraduates and of those, 561 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 72% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,231 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bethany College West Virginia is $37,124.

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#13

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia Wesleyan College is 1,066, of which 979 students are undergraduates and of those, 971 are full-time. It takes the average West Virginia Wesleyan undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 75% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,848 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,672 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,193 students at WVU Potomac State College in total, 932 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,921 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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#16

Glenville State College

Glenville, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,412 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,094 full-time undergraduates at Glenville State College, and 1,583 students altogether. It takes the average Glenville State College undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 55% of students at Glenville State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,322 a year.

Students who graduate from Glenville State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,917 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 738 students at D&E in total, 691 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at D&E is 4.3 years.

66% of D&E students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,561 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,495 during the early-career years.

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#18

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,967 students at UC in total, 2,115 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,189 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

53% of UC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,724 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,698 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,158 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 679 full-time undergraduates at New River Community and Technical College, and 1,053 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 11% of students at New River Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,830 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,278 during the early-career years.

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#21

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Mountwest Community and Technical College is 1,292, which includes 839 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,473 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,245 during the early-career years.

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#22

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,344 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,912 students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in total, 920 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Approximately 27% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,499 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,210 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 1,645, which includes 1,085 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at West Virginia University Tech, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 37% of students at West Virginia University Tech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,903 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from West Virginia University Tech is $45,181.

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#24

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,594 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pierpont Community and Technical College is 1,613, which includes 945 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 30% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,982 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,618 during the early-career years.

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