Charles Town is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Jefferson county. Its population is 24,094. There are 8 colleges near Charles Town, West Virginia - 1 public and 7 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Charles Town. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 64,841 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,215 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 85.79% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,178.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Distance University 0.9 miles from Charles Town |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$10,080 | $6,936 | 230 | 3 to 1 |
| American Public University System 0.9 miles from Charles Town |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$8,400 | $8,700 | 50,715 | 25 to 1 |
| Shepherd University 11.4 miles from Charles Town |
Public four-years |
$19,082 ($9,056) | $13,316 ($9,410) | 3,339 | 17 to 1 |
| Patrick Henry College 13.2 miles from Charles Town |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$28,425 | Not Offered | 425 | 14 to 1 |
| Valley College-Martinsburg 15.6 miles from Charles Town |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$15,995 | Not Offered | 765 | 24 to 1 |
| Martinsburg College 15.6 miles from Charles Town |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$11,091 | - | 2,812 | 73 to 1 |
| Shenandoah University 17.4 miles from Charles Town |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,950 | $26,722 | 4,454 | 12 to 1 |
| Hood College 25.8 miles from Charles Town |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$47,700 | $9,470 | 2,101 | 10 to 1 |
