2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia

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This ranking is based on the balance of gender diversity on campus. Institutions that rank the highest have closest to a 50-50 split between males and females.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Davis & Elkins College	683	58.23	910 – 1,140	19762	38495	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Found in Elkins, Davis & Elkins College’s acceptance rate is 58% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Davis & Elkins College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more Undergraduates 683 Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,762 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
2	West Virginia State University	3322	96.37	870 – 1,080	10878	32849	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia State University Institute, WV Undergraduates 3,322 Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,878 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,849
3	University of Charleston	2087	64.58	1,000 – 1,150	21100	42698	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia University of Charleston Charleston, WV Found in Charleston, the University of Charleston’s acceptance rate is 65%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 92% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 74%....Read more Undergraduates 2,087 Acceptance Rate 64.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $21,100 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
4	Concord University	1609	92.56	860 – 1,120	10630	33094	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Concord University Athens, WV Based in Athens, Concord University accepts 93% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 79% of students at Concord University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,609 Acceptance Rate 92.6% SAT Score 860 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $10,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,094
5	West Virginia University	18614	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia University’s acceptance rate is 78%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. Approximately 90% of students attending West Virginia University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 18,614 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
6	West Virginia Wesleyan College	938	95.1	980 – 1,200	20093	42672	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, West Virginia Wesleyan College offers up to Doctor's degrees and has 38 available programs and majors. Business/Commerce, General is the most popular, followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....Read more Undergraduates 938 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $20,093 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,672
7	Glenville State University	1583	99.24	870 – 1,090	16745	34917	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Glenville State University Glenville, WV Found in Glenville, Glenville State University’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $25 for undergraduate applications and $20 for graduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending Glenville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Undergraduates 1,583 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $16,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,917
8	American Public University System	40478	0	--	10322	32917	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia American Public University System Charles Town, WV Undergraduates 40,478 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,322 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,917
9	Appalachian Bible College	215	98.57	1,030 – 1,210	18749	29147	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Appalachian Bible College Mount Hope, WV Found in Mount Hope, Appalachian Bible College accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Appalachian Bible College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 215 Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $18,749 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,147
10	Fairmont State University	3060	99.24	910 – 1,100	10993	41197	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Located in Fairmont, Fairmont State University accepts 99% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 77% of students at Fairmont State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Fairmont State University, there is a 64% first year retention rate and......Read more Undergraduates 3,060 Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,993 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,197
11	Salem University	695	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Salem University Salem, WV Found in Salem, Salem University’s acceptance rate is 47%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 49% of students at Salem University will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 43%....Read more Undergraduates 695 Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,626 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,612
12	Potomac State College of West Virginia University	1143	0	--	7685	45181	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Potomac State College of West Virginia University Keyser, WV Undergraduates 1,143 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
13	Marshall University	9165	95.72	960 – 1,170	9734	39561	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Marshall University Huntington, WV Based in Huntington, Marshall University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 88% of students at Marshall University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Undergraduates 9,165 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $9,734 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,561
14	West Liberty University	1944	72.12	920 – 1,150	14203	36822	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Liberty University West Liberty, WV Found in West Liberty, West Liberty University accepts 72% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. Approximately 33% of students attending West Liberty University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 1,944 Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,203 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,822
15	Shepherd University	2906	95.65	960 – 1,190	12651	43726	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV Located in Shepherdstown, Shepherd University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four......Read more Undergraduates 2,906 Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,726
16	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	1448	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV Based in Beckley, West Virginia University Institute of Technology accepted 61% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 84% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 56%....Read more Undergraduates 1,448 Acceptance Rate 61.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $11,015 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,181
17	Bluefield State University	1249	87.22	900 – 1,100	14500	35030	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV Based in Bluefield, Bluefield State University’s acceptance rate is 87% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 92% of students attending Bluefield State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,249 Acceptance Rate 87.2% SAT Score 900 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,500 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,030
18	West Virginia University at Parkersburg	2584	0	--	3536	31076	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV Undergraduates 2,584 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,076
19	Bethany College	645	60.49	930 – 1,110	16844	37124	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Bethany College Bethany, WV Located in Bethany, Bethany College accepts 60% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Bethany College currently receive institutional grant aid. They receive $28,014 on average. 63% of students continued studying at Bethany College after completing their first year....Read more Undergraduates 645 Acceptance Rate 60.5% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,124
20	Wheeling University	588	75.18	930 – 1,140	19164	48482	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Wheeling University Wheeling, WV “Luceat Lux Vestra” – Let Your Light Shine is the motto of this small Catholic school. 78% of Wheeling University’s students receive institutional grants to help offset the cost. Many choose to study Physical Therapy/Therapist. Students wear red, black, and gold, and the school mascot is Iggy the Cardinal. Undergraduates 588 Acceptance Rate 75.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $19,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,482
21	Valley College-Martinsburg	651	82.95	--	25666	25548	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Valley College-Martinsburg Martinsburg, WV Undergraduates 651 Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,666 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,548
22	West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown	584	95.1	--	15418	30544	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown Morgantown, WV Based in Morgantown, West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges $25 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 45% of students at West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Undergraduates 584 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,418 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,544
23	Martinsburg College	3214	100	--	11096	63721	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Diversity (Gender) in West Virginia Martinsburg College Martinsburg, WV Undergraduates 3,214 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,096 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721