Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,370 when living on campus and $22,948 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,275 when living on campus and $30,853 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 |
| Concord University | $9,700 | $20,600 | $1,100 | $15,182 | $15,182 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | $4,420 | $9,124 | $1,500 | - | $10,700 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $7,899 | $15,804 | $1,193 | $15,278 | $13,856 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,899 for in-state students and $15,804 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concord University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,600 and West Virginia University at Parkersburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,124 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 |
| Concord University | $9,100 | $19,340 | $9,700 | $20,600 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | $4,132 | $9,124 | $4,420 | $9,124 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,431 | $15,219 | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Average | $7,643 | $15,415 | $7,899 | $15,804 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,193 for state residents and $19,936 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,972 and Concord University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $17,030.
| 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 |
| Concord University | $9,882 | $16,704 | $10,370 | $17,630 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia State University | $9,743 | $20,649 | $10,018 | $21,547 |
| Average | $9,600 | $18,967 | $10,193 | $19,936 |
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 $15,278 when a student lives on campus and $13,856 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 | - |
| Concord University | $12,114 | $3,068 | $12,114 | $3,068 | - |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | - | - | $7,200 | $3,500 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $12,226 | $3,052 | $10,596 | $3,260 | - |