Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,635 when living on campus and $22,893 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,974 when living on campus and $32,232 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Bluefield State University | $10,240 | $17,560 | $1,200 | $15,627 | $15,627 |
| Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 | $1,100 | $15,252 | $14,474 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $5,040 | $12,624 | $950 | $15,070 | $12,870 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| West Liberty University | $8,732 | $17,116 | $1,140 | $14,678 | $12,274 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,064 | $20,120 | $950 | $16,190 | $12,860 |
| Average | $8,204 | $17,543 | $1,068 | $15,363 | $13,621 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,074 for in-state students and $16,826 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,294 and Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,624 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield State University | $9,840 | $17,030 | $10,240 | $17,560 |
| Marshall University | $8,604 | $19,658 | $8,942 | $20,294 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $4,752 | $12,120 | $5,040 | $12,624 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Liberty University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,732 | $16,269 | $8,074 | $16,826 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,192 for state residents and $20,284 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 and West Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,250.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield State University | $9,840 | $17,030 | $11,224 | $18,544 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Liberty University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,387 | $19,258 | $10,192 | $20,284 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,363 when a student lives on campus and $13,621 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bluefield State University | $11,327 | $4,300 | $11,327 | $4,300 | - |
| Marshall University | $12,852 | $2,400 | $11,274 | $3,200 | - |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $11,900 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | ||||
| West Liberty University | $10,694 | $3,984 | $7,572 | $4,702 | - |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $13,020 | $3,170 | $9,690 | $3,170 | - |
| Average | $11,959 | $3,405 | $9,913 | $3,708 | - |