Best colleges in West Virginia

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- Location: Athens, WV
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $8,785
- SAT range: 890-1130
- Niche grade:  B-
#10. Concord University
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- Location: Shepherdstown, WV
- Acceptance rate: 96%
- Net price: $10,360
- SAT range: 960-1180
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Shepherd University
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- Location: Beckley, WV
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $10,966
- SAT range: 920-1130
- Niche grade:  B-
#8. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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- Location: Buckhannon, WV
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $20,512
- SAT range: 930-1180
- Niche grade:  B-
#7. West Virginia Wesleyan College
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- Location: Fairmont, WV
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Net price: $11,277
- SAT range: 900-1090
- Niche grade:  B-

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#6. Fairmont State University
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- Location: Wheeling, WV
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $28,844
- SAT range: 950-1180
- Niche grade:  B-
#5. Wheeling University
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- Location: West Liberty, WV
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $14,915
- SAT range: 890-1150
- Niche grade:  B
#4. West Liberty University
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- Location: Huntington, WV
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Net price: $8,730
- SAT range: 930-1150
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Marshall University
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- Location: Charleston, WV
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $20,086
- SAT range: 940-1140
- Niche grade:  B+
#2. University of Charleston
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- Location: Morgantown, WV
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Net price: $13,422
- SAT range: 1030-1230
- Niche grade:  A-

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. West Virginia University
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