Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,453 when living on campus and $26,836 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,409 when living on campus and $33,792 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 | $10,648 | $18,376 | $1,500 | $15,112 | $15,112 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,708 | $18,924 | $1,000 | $13,656 | $13,656 |
| Glenville State University | $9,578 | $11,354 | $1,140 | $17,400 | $17,400 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5,476 | $9,424 | $1,500 | - | $19,217 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,570 | $14,990 | $1,206 | $17,283 | $17,283 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,424 | $21,072 | $950 | $19,066 | $18,646 |
| Average | $8,734 | $15,690 | $1,216 | $16,503 | $16,886 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,734 for in-state students and $15,690 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University Institute of Technology requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,072 and West Virginia University at Parkersburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,324 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield State University | $10,240 | $17,560 | $10,648 | $18,376 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 | $8,708 | $18,924 |
| Glenville State University | $9,412 | $11,140 | $9,578 | $11,354 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5,248 | $9,424 | $5,476 | $9,424 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,499 | $15,219 | $9,570 | $14,990 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,064 | $20,160 | $8,424 | $21,072 |
| Average | $8,486 | $15,313 | $8,734 | $15,690 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,060 for state residents and $17,705 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,400 and Glenville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,784.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield State University | $11,224 | $18,544 | $11,656 | $19,384 |
| Fairmont State University | $9,744 | $20,860 | $10,036 | $21,486 |
| Glenville State University | $8,774 | $8,774 | $8,958 | $8,958 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia State University | $10,018 | $21,547 | $9,590 | $20,990 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,940 | $17,431 | $10,060 | $17,705 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,503 when a student lives on campus and $16,886 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 | $11,512 | $3,600 | $11,512 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Fairmont State University | $11,656 | $2,000 | $11,656 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Glenville State University | $13,386 | $4,014 | $13,386 | $4,014 | $3,698 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | - | - | $14,544 | $4,673 | $3,573 |
| West Virginia State University | $13,522 | $3,761 | $13,522 | $3,761 | $3,761 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $12,986 | $6,080 | $12,566 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| Average | $12,612 | $3,891 | $12,864 | $4,021 | $3,869 |
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