Universities in West Virginia — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in West Virginia. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.wvu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.marshall.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
West Virginia State University
Institute, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.wvstateu.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.fairmontstate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.shepherd.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Concord University
Athens, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.concord.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Glenville State University
Glenville, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.glenville.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.westliberty.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.bluefieldstate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Private Universities
Wheeling University
Wheeling, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.wheeling.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Bethany College
Bethany, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.bethanywv.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.dewv.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.ab.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Charleston
Charleston, West Virginia
Official Website: https://www.ucwv.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in West Virginia. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026