Athens is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Mercer county. Its population is 897. There are 4 colleges near Athens, West Virginia - 3 public and 1 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Athens. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 3 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 5,321 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,055 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 71.45% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 978.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord University In Athens |
Public four-years |
$22,000 ($10,664) | $11,370 | 1,943 | 16 to 1 |
| Bluefield State University 16.4 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$18,376 ($10,648) | $19,384 ($11,656) | 1,141 | 13 to 1 |
| Bluefield University 17.7 miles from Athens |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,770 | $9,540 | 959 | 14 to 1 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology 26.1 miles from Athens |
Public four-years |
$21,072 ($8,424) | Not Offered | 1,278 | 13 to 1 |
