Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,112 when living on campus and $23,864 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,213 when living on campus and $32,965 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 |
| 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 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $8,914 | $18,014 | $1,117 | $15,082 | $13,834 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,914 for in-state students and $18,014 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,294 and West Virginia State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,623 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 |
| West Liberty University | $8,716 | $17,100 | $8,732 | $17,116 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $7,848 | $19,584 | $8,064 | $20,120 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,431 | $15,219 | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Average | $8,741 | $17,738 | $8,914 | $18,014 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,405 for state residents and $19,439 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 10.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,972 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 |
| Fairmont State University | $9,460 | $20,252 | $9,744 | $20,860 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| West Liberty University | $7,080 | $8,280 | $11,880 | $14,220 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia State University | $9,743 | $20,649 | $10,018 | $21,547 |
| Average | $9,011 | $17,539 | $10,405 | $19,439 |
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 $15,082 when a student lives on campus and $13,834 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $12,053 | $3,030 | $10,552 | $3,283 | - |