Colleges · Institute
Colleges in Institute, WV
Institute is home to West Virginia State University, with about 2,991 students on campus. 3 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Institute
Students on campus
2,991fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
West Virginia State University2,991 on campus
Most selective
West Virginia State Universityadmits 96% of applicants
Lowest net price
West Virginia State University$11,139 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Institute
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Institute
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Institute.
West Virginia Junior College-CharlestonCareer school · For-profit · Cross Lanes3.3 mi183 students
BridgeValley Community & Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · South Charleston4.1 mi1,400 studentsUniversity of CharlestonUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Charleston8.7 mi1,287 studentsStraight-line distance from the center of Institute. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.