For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 community colleges serving 24,396 students in West Virginia (17 public colleges and 13 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in West Virginia 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 top-ranked community colleges in California include Carver Career Center, Fred W Eberle Technical Center, and Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 89%, with the majority being Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(WV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
6%
Black
4%
White
11%
Hawaiian
73%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked West Virginia Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Huntington School of Beauty Culture
Private for-profit
5636 U.S. Route 60 East
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 736-6289
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 736-6289
| 100 students
Martinsburg College
Private for-profit
341 Aikens Center
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 945-0656
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 945-0656
| 2,061 students
Mountain State College
Private for-profit
1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-5487
| 20 students
Valley College-Martinsburg
Private for-profit
287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0979
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0979
| 621 students
13650 Apple Harvest Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 260-4380
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 260-4380
| 4,060 students
619 2nd Avenue
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 734-6601
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 734-6601
| 1,162 students
2001 Union Carbide Dr
South Charleston, WV 25136
(304) 734-6600
South Charleston, WV 25136
(304) 734-6600
| 1,573 students
Charleston School of Beauty Culture
Private for-profit
210 Capitol St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-9603
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 346-9603
| 52 students
Clarksburg Beauty Academy and School of Massage Therapy
Private for-profit
120 S 3rd St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-6475
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-6475
| 47 students
316 Eastern Drive
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-8000
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-8000
| 361 students
Huntington Junior College
Private for-profit
900 Fifth Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 697-7550
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 697-7550
| 151 students
International Beauty School 4
Private for-profit
201 West King Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-4929
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-4929
| 83 students
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 205-6600
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 205-6600
| 1,573 students
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
| 104 students
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
Private for-profit
276 Walnut St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 292-8475
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 292-8475
| 76 students
One Mountwest Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(866) 710-3140
Huntington, WV 25701
(866) 710-3140
| 1,127 students
280 University Drive
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 929-5450
Beaver, WV 25813
(304) 929-5450
| 1,042 students
500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-4907
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-4907
| 1,596 students
101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-6820
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-6820
| 1,174 students
Dempsey Branch Road
Mount Gay, WV 25637
(304) 896-7098
Mount Gay, WV 25637
(304) 896-7098
| 1,439 students
Valley College-Beckley
Private for-profit
120 New River Town Center
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9547
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 252-9547
| 90 students
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Private for-profit
176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-4007
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 842-4007
| 115 students
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston
Private for-profit
5514 Big Tyler Road Suite 200
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(304) 769-0011
Cross Lanes, WV 25313
(304) 769-0011
| 211 students
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
Private for-profit
148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8282
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 296-8282
| 558 students
1704 Market St.
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5900
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5900
| 1,099 students
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8000
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8000
| 2,258 students
Community Colleges in West Virginia (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Huntington (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
5183 US Route 60 Building 1 Ste40
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 733-8700
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 733-8700
| 217 students
116 pennsylvania avenue
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 232-0361
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 232-0361
| 0 students
West Virginia Business College-Wheeling (Closed 2017)
Private, for profit
1052 Main St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0361
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-0361
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in West Virginia?
There are 30 community colleges serving 24,396 students in West Virginia.
How much do community colleges cost in West Virginia?
The average tuition for community colleges in West Virginia 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in West Virginia?
The top-ranked community colleges in West Virginia include Carver Career Center, Fred W Eberle Technical Center, and Huntington School of Beauty Culture.
What is community college diversity score in West Virginia?
Community colleges in West Virginia have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in West Virginia?
Community colleges in West Virginia have approximately 89% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian.
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