Best public colleges in West Virginia

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- Niche Grade: C
- Location: Bluefield, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 925 (14:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 870-1080

#10. Bluefield State University
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- Niche Grade: C+
- Location: Institute, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,292 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 830-1070

#9. West Virginia State University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Beckley, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 944 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 900-1120

#8. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Shepherdstown, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,164 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 900-1140

#7. Shepherd University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Athens, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,339 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 840-1080

#6. Concord University
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Parkersburg, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,198 (15:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#5. West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: West Liberty, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 72%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,532 (9:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1130

#4. West Liberty University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Fairmont, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,338 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 830-1040

#3. Fairmont State University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Location: Huntington, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,576 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1130

#2. Marshall University
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Morgantown, WV
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 17,126 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1240

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. West Virginia University
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