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Best Social Sciences Colleges in West Virginia

13 accredited institutions in West Virginia offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

13
Colleges
1,419
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in West Virginia

1
PublicBachelor's
West Virginia University
Morgantown
861
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$9,648
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Fairmont State University
Fairmont
126
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$6,468
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Marshall University
Huntington
90
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$7,372
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown
87
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$6,288
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Concord University
Athens
63
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$9,100
In-State Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
West Virginia State University
Institute
39
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,924
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
West Liberty University
West Liberty
36
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$8,716
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Bluefield State University
Bluefield
30
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$9,240
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Charleston
Charleston
27
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$21,110
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$21,509
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley
21
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$8,064
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins
15
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$30,360
Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
$18,848
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
12
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$32,166
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$14,995
Net Price <$30K
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bethany College
Bethany
12
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$31,920
Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
$10,376
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Social Sciences in West Virginia

West Virginia has 13 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 1,419 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for West Virginia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.