Parkersburg is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Wood county. Its population is 62,566. There are 6 colleges near Parkersburg, West Virginia - 4 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 20 miles from Parkersburg. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 6,106 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $12,209 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 77.16% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,080.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain State College In Parkersburg |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$8,665 | Not Offered | 20 | 12 to 1 |
| Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing In Parkersburg |
Public less than 2-years |
$6,343 | Not Offered | 31 | 10 to 1 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg In Parkersburg |
Public four-years |
$9,424 ($5,476) | Not Offered | 2,728 | 17 to 1 |
| Marietta College 11.8 miles from Parkersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$39,652 | $11,300 | 1,109 | 10 to 1 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training 12.0 miles from Parkersburg |
Public less than 2-years |
$5,020 | Not Offered | 193 | 5 to 1 |
| Washington State Community College 13.0 miles from Parkersburg |
Public four-years |
$4,152 ($4,128) | Not Offered | 2,025 | 14 to 1 |
