The Best West Virginia Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in West Virginia as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is West Virginia University. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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West Virginia University

Public 4 Year
Morgantown, WV
4.0 | 4 reviews

23,643 total enrollment

WVU is a large public university known for undergraduate forensic science, engineering, and journalism. The campus spreads across a hilly college town in Morgantown along the Monongahela River.

#1 Best Value in West Virginia 6/10 Overall Rating

SAT Range 1010-1220
Avg GPA 3.45
Acceptance Rate 89%
Net Price $15,169

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