Best West Virginia HBCUs

This ranking lists 2 HBCUs in West Virginia, part of a national network of historically Black colleges and universities built to expand access to higher education for Black students and still known for strong community, mentorship, and value.

Leading our 2027 rankings is Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia, topping our list in West Virginia. Also highly ranked: West Virginia State University.

Compare tuition, enrollment, acceptance rates, and majors across the HBCUs below. Rankings follow the CollegeSimply methodology, blending academics, cost, outcomes, and selectivity. Sort by cost, selectivity, or enrollment to find the school that fits you.

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Bluefield State University Campus
 

  • Public 4 Year
  • Bluefield, WV
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  • Aug 1 application deadline

Bluefield State is a public HBCU known for undergraduate nursing, engineering technology, and education. The campus is in Bluefield, a small city in the Appalachian mountains of southern West Virginia.

#3 Best Value Colleges in West Virginia 3/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 870-1080
  • Avg GPA 3.41
  • Acceptance Rate 97%
  • Net Price $15,814
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West Virginia State University Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Institute, WV
  • | 0 reviews

West Virginia State is a public historically Black university with undergraduate programs in business, education, and the sciences. The campus is in Institute, near Charleston.

#9 Best Public Universities in West Virginia 2/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 760-1040
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $11,055
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