Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,564 when living on campus and $26,425 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,124 when living on campus and $37,984 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 | ||
| Fairmont State University | $8,708 | $18,924 | $1,000 | $13,656 | $13,656 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $5,280 | $13,200 | $950 | $18,660 | $18,980 |
| Shepherd University | $9,056 | $19,082 | $1,000 | $15,379 | $14,063 |
| West Liberty University | $8,893 | $17,442 | $1,230 | $16,712 | $17,430 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,424 | $21,072 | $950 | $19,066 | $18,646 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | $12,700 | $32,700 | - | - | - |
| Average | $8,844 | $20,403 | $1,026 | $16,695 | $16,555 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,072 for in-state students and $17,944 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.71% 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 Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,200 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 | $8,708 | $18,924 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $5,040 | $12,624 | $5,280 | $13,200 |
| Shepherd University | $8,642 | $19,082 | $9,056 | $19,082 |
| West Liberty University | $8,732 | $17,116 | $8,893 | $17,442 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $8,064 | $20,160 | $8,424 | $21,072 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,786 | $17,471 | $8,072 | $17,944 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,096 for state residents and $20,626 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 28.23% 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 West Liberty University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,250.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fairmont State University | $9,744 | $20,860 | $10,036 | $21,486 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Shepherd University | $9,270 | $13,176 | $9,410 | $13,316 |
| West Liberty University | $11,880 | $14,220 | $12,236 | $15,000 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | $12,700 | $32,700 |
| Average | $10,298 | $16,085 | $11,096 | $20,626 |
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 $16,695 when a student lives on campus and $16,555 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Fairmont State University | $11,656 | $2,000 | $11,656 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $12,580 | $6,080 | $12,900 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| Shepherd University | $12,916 | $2,463 | $11,200 | $2,863 | $2,863 |
| West Liberty University | $12,728 | $3,984 | $12,728 | $4,702 | $4,702 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $12,986 | $6,080 | $12,566 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $12,573 | $4,121 | $12,210 | $4,345 | $4,445 |
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