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Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in West Virginia

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Many students seek a college or university with a low student-to-faculty ratio as it means that students, on average, get more face-to-face time with professors and instructors. This also means that it's easier to get help outside of class and get in to faculty office hours.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	West Liberty University	1944	8	72.12	920 – 1,150	14203	36822	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 8 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
2	Bethany College	645	12	60.49	930 – 1,110	16844	37124	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 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
3	Davis & Elkins College	683	12	58.23	910 – 1,140	19762	38495	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 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
4	Wheeling University	588	12	75.18	930 – 1,140	19164	48482	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 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
5	Bluefield State University	1249	13	87.22	900 – 1,100	14500	35030	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
6	West Virginia University Institute of Technology	1448	13	61	1,000 – 1,210	11015	45181	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
7	West Virginia Wesleyan College	938	13	95.1	980 – 1,200	20093	42672	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 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
8	Shepherd University	2906	14	95.65	960 – 1,190	12651	43726	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
9	University of Charleston	2087	14	64.58	1,000 – 1,150	21100	42698	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 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
10	Concord University	1609	16	92.56	860 – 1,120	10630	33094	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 6.7% 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
11	Marshall University	9165	16	95.72	960 – 1,170	9734	39561	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 16 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
12	Salem University	695	17	47.33	900 – 1,130	11626	31612	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
13	West Virginia University	18614	17	77.8	1,020 – 1,230	13691	45181	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio 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 Student-Faculty Ratio 17 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
14	West Virginia University at Parkersburg	2584	24	0	--	3536	31076	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio in West Virginia West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV Undergraduates 2,584 Student-Faculty Ratio 24 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $3,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,076