Best online colleges in West Virginia
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in West Virginia3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in West Virginia.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Private for-profit#1 in West Virginia
- Mostly online students
- 57% graduate
- 2
Valley College-Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV · Private for-profitTop 6% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 66% graduate
- 3
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · Private nonprofit#5 in West Virginia
- Mostly online students
- 46% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University System | $9,597 | $21,743 | $44,409 | 57% |
| Valley College-Martinsburg | $25,751 | $9,500 | $24,900 | 66% |
| University of Charleston | $22,107 | $19,500 | $55,774 | 46% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.