Charleston is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Kanawha county. Its population is 138,706. There are 3 colleges near Charleston, West Virginia - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 20 miles from Charleston. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 6,560 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $17,176 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 78.74% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 930.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Charleston In Charleston |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$22,617 | $17,729 | 3,062 | 15 to 1 |
| West Virginia State University 7.5 miles from Charleston |
Public four-years |
$14,990 ($9,570) | $20,990 ($9,590) | 3,246 | 13 to 1 |
| Strayer University-West Virginia 17.5 miles from Charleston |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$13,920 | $15,135 | 252 | 47 to 1 |
