Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,975 when living on campus and $23,418 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,298 when living on campus and $32,741 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 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 | $1,000 | $13,486 | $13,486 |
| 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 |
| Shepherd University | $8,642 | $19,082 | $1,000 | $13,874 | $14,066 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $8,264 | $17,586 | $1,050 | $14,662 | $14,105 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,264 for in-state students and $17,586 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.01% 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 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,008 | $17,836 | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| 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 |
| Shepherd University | $8,282 | $18,722 | $8,642 | $19,082 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,897 | $17,073 | $8,264 | $17,586 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,850 for state residents and $18,651 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,574 and Shepherd University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,484.
| 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 |
| Fairmont State University | $9,460 | $20,252 | $9,744 | $20,860 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shepherd University | $9,000 | $12,906 | $9,270 | $13,176 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,309 | $17,919 | $9,850 | $18,651 |
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 $14,662 when a student lives on campus and $14,105 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 | - |
| Fairmont State University | $11,486 | $2,000 | $11,486 | $2,000 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Shepherd University | $11,308 | $2,566 | $11,500 | $2,566 | - |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | ||||
| Average | $11,775 | $2,887 | $11,057 | $3,047 | - |