by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 65 schools ranked on economic diversity in West Virginia, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 65 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these economically diverse colleges below:
Our analysis found West Virginia University at Parkersburg to be the most economically diverse college in West Virginia. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 17.8, with a gender-diversity score of 96.3.
Out of the 65 colleges in West Virginia in this year's ranking, West Virginia State University landed the #2 spot. On economic diversity, it scores 100.0 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 52.1, alongside a 97.5 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at Putnam Career and Technical Center, which ranked #3 this year. The school's economic diversity score is 100.0 out of 100.
A rank of #4 makes Monongalia County Technical Education Center one of the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. Monongalia County Technical Education Center scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Out of the 65 colleges in West Virginia in this year's ranking, Bethany College landed the #5 spot. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.7, and gender diversity 97.4.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College landed the #6 spot in West Virginia this year. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 22.2, and gender diversity 98.1.
Huntington School of Beauty Culture landed the #7 spot in West Virginia this year. It scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.7, and gender diversity 30.5.
Concord University placed #8 among the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.0, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
Morgantown Beauty College Inc earned the #9 position in West Virginia. It scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 23.9, alongside a 11.7 gender-diversity score.
Appalachian Bible College placed #10 among the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. Appalachian Bible College scores 99.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 18.5, with a gender-diversity score of 99.5.
Glenville State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 99.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 38.6, and gender diversity 99.9.
Ben Franklin Career Center ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.7, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
Marshall University landed the #13 spot in West Virginia this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 43.5, with a gender-diversity score of 97.4.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University landed the #14 spot in West Virginia this year. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.0, alongside a 97.6 gender-diversity score.
United Technical Center earned the #15 position in West Virginia. United Technical Center scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
Mountwest Community and Technical College placed #16 among the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. The school's economic diversity score is 99.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 37.9, and gender diversity 97.3.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 38.2, alongside a 97.9 gender-diversity score.
Bluefield State University placed #18 among the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. Bluefield State University scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 41.1, alongside a 96.1 gender-diversity score.
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College earned the #19 position in West Virginia. It scores 99.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 13.2, with a gender-diversity score of 78.0.
Davis & Elkins College landed the #20 spot in West Virginia this year. Davis & Elkins College scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.0, and gender diversity 98.0.
Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the #21 spot in West Virginia this year. On economic diversity, it scores 98.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 32.3, with a gender-diversity score of 97.2.
Fayette Institute of Technology placed #22 among the most economically diverse colleges in West Virginia. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100.
West Virginia Northern Community College earned the #23 position in West Virginia. West Virginia Northern Community College scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 21.0, alongside a 94.8 gender-diversity score.
Catholic International University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 97.1 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.9, alongside a 99.4 gender-diversity score.
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center came in at #25 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 96.5 out of 100.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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