Best private colleges in West Virginia

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- Location: Mount Hope, WV
- Acceptance rate: 46%
- Net price: $15,977
- SAT range: 1000-1110
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Appalachian Bible College
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- Location: Buckhannon, WV
- Acceptance rate: 84%
- Net price: $20,512
- SAT range: 930-1180
- Niche grade:  B-
#3. West Virginia Wesleyan College
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- Location: Wheeling, WV
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $28,844
- SAT range: 950-1180
- Niche grade:  B-
#2. Wheeling University
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- Location: Charleston, WV
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $20,086
- SAT range: 940-1140
- Niche grade:  B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. University of Charleston
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