Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,317 when living on campus and $28,151 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,108 when living on campus and $39,943 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 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5,476 | $9,424 | $1,500 | - | $19,217 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $5,280 | $13,200 | $950 | $18,660 | $18,980 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,424 | $21,072 | $950 | $19,066 | $18,646 |
| West Virginia University | $10,104 | $28,608 | $950 | $20,662 | $19,092 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | $12,700 | $32,700 | - | - | - |
| Average | $8,772 | $20,563 | $1,170 | $18,375 | $18,209 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,986 for in-state students and $18,136 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,608 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 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $5,248 | $9,424 | $5,476 | $9,424 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $5,040 | $12,624 | $5,280 | $13,200 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,064 | $20,160 | $8,424 | $21,072 |
| West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $10,104 | $28,608 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,648 | $17,426 | $7,986 | $18,136 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,923 for state residents and $27,207 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 16.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,000 and Bluefield State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,384.
| 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 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University | $10,908 | $28,260 | $11,412 | $29,538 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | $12,700 | $32,700 |
| Average | $11,066 | $23,402 | $11,923 | $27,207 |
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 $18,375 when a student lives on campus and $18,209 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 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | - | - | $14,544 | $4,673 | $3,573 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $12,580 | $6,080 | $12,900 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $12,986 | $6,080 | $12,566 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| West Virginia University | $14,582 | $6,080 | $13,012 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,915 | $5,460 | $12,907 | $5,303 | $5,083 |
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