Colleges near Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg is a city in West Virginia. According to Census data, the population is 62,566 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, three colleges are active for serving college programs in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Parkersburg.
By school type, there are two public and one private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Three schools offer undergraduate programs and No schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Parkersburg, West Virginia is $5,730 for West Virginia residents and $7,348 for out-of-state students.
A total of 2,338 students enrolled in schools in Parkersburg, West Virginia, of which 368 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges near Parkersburg, West Virginia
The following table lists 3 colleges located in Parkersburg and 3 schools near Parkersburg, West Virginia ordered by distance from Parkersburg. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Parkersburg | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Average Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain State College Parkersburg, WV Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.87 miles | $8,665 | 20 | 88% | 12 to 1 | $9,696 |
| Wood County School of Practical Nursing Parkersburg, WV Public, Less than 2 years valid | 1.41 miles | $4,255 | 30 | - | 10 to 1 | $10,463 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV Public, 4 years four-years | 3.72 miles | $9,124 | 2,288 | 30% | 15 to 1 | $6,220 |
| Marietta College Marietta, OH Private, 4 years four-years | 11.75 miles | $38,974 | 1,198 | 50% | 9 to 1 | $25,418 |
| Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training Marietta, OH Public, Less than 2 years valid | 12.00 miles | $5,020 | 211 | - | 5 to 1 | $3,296 |
| Washington State Community College Marietta, OH Public, 2-4 years valid | 13.01 miles | $4,152 | 1,556 | 37% | 14 to 1 | $5,927 |
| Average | - | $7,348 | 2,338 | 59% | 12 to 1 | $8,793 |