Best West Virginia Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 community colleges serving 24,236 students in West Virginia (14 public colleges and 8 private colleges).
For West Virginia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Carver Career Center, Bluefield State College and Valley College-Martinsburg.
West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 15% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(WV) School Average
Asian
1%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
White
85%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
4%
WV All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked West Virginia Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Bluefield State College
Public
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000
| 1,243 students
Carver Career Center
Public
4799 Midland Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1965
| 178 students
Martinsburg College
Private for-profit
341 Aikens Center
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(917) 613-8499
| 1,691 students
Mountain State College
Private for-profit
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487
| 23 students
101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-6820
| 1,193 students
Valley College-Martinsburg
Private for-profit
287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0979
| 628 students
13650 Apple Harvest Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 260-4380
| 3,912 students
619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 734-6601
| 1,162 students
2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
(304) 734-6600
| 1,662 students
316 Eastern Drive
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-8000
| 374 students
Huntington Junior College
Private for-profit
900 Fifth Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 697-7550
| 212 students
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 205-6600
| 1,573 students
One Mountwest Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(866) 710-3140
| 1,292 students
280 University Drive
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 929-5450
| 1,053 students
1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-4907
| 1,613 students
Dempsey Branch Road
Mount Gay, WV 25637
(304) 896-7098
| 1,474 students
Valley College-Beckley
Private for-profit
120 New River Town Center
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9547
| 113 students
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Private for-profit
176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-4007
| 123 students
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Private for-profit
5514 Big Tyler Road Suite 200
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(304) 345-2820
| 218 students
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
Private for-profit
148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8282
| 622 students
1704 Market St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5900
| 1,253 students
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8000
| 2,624 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in West Virginia

Community Colleges in West Virginia (Closed)

School
Location
Students
5183 US Route 60 Building 1 Ste40
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 733-8700
| 217 students
116 pennsylvania avenue
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 232-0361
| 0 students
1052 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0361
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in West Virginia?
There are 22 community colleges serving 24,236 students in West Virginia.
How much do community colleges cost in West Virginia?
For West Virginia community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,640 per year for in-state students and $8,321 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,594 per year.
What are the top ranked community colleges in West Virginia?
The best top ranked community colleges in West Virginia include Carver Career Center, Bluefield State College and Valley College-Martinsburg.
What is community college diversity score in West Virginia?
West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in West Virginia?
West Virginia community college are approximately 15% minority students (majority Black).

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