Princeton is a city in West Virginia and it is the county seat of Mercer county. Its population is 5,675. There are 8 colleges near Princeton, West Virginia - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 7 colleges are in 30 miles from Princeton. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 12,582 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $14,034 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 75.49% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 978.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Technical Education Center In Princeton |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,814 | Not Offered | 120 | 11 to 1 |
| Concord University 6.2 miles from Princeton |
Public four-years |
$22,000 ($10,664) | $11,370 | 1,943 | 16 to 1 |
| Bluefield State University 10.6 miles from Princeton |
Public four-years |
$18,376 ($10,648) | $19,384 ($11,656) | 1,141 | 13 to 1 |
| New River Community and Technical College 27.7 miles from Princeton |
Public 2-4 years |
$9,646 ($5,156) | Not Offered | 1,571 | 16 to 1 |
| Wytheville Community College 28.5 miles from Princeton |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,445 ($5,007) | Not Offered | 2,107 | 23 to 1 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology 28.6 miles from Princeton |
Public four-years |
$21,072 ($8,424) | Not Offered | 1,278 | 13 to 1 |
| New River Community College 28.6 miles from Princeton |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,417 ($4,979) | Not Offered | 4,254 | 33 to 1 |
| Academy of Careers and Technology 29.7 miles from Princeton |
Public less than 2-years |
$12,500 | Not Offered | 168 | 9 to 1 |
