Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,279 when living on campus and $23,791 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,025 when living on campus and $31,537 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 | $8,454 | $18,372 | $1,000 | $13,486 | $13,486 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $8,752 | $16,498 | $1,155 | $14,373 | $13,885 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,752 for in-state students and $16,498 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairmont State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,372 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 | |
| Fairmont State University | $8,008 | $17,836 | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,431 | $15,219 | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Average | $8,720 | $16,528 | $8,752 | $16,498 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,881 for state residents and $21,204 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,972 and Fairmont State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,662.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fairmont State University | $9,460 | $20,252 | $9,744 | $20,860 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,743 | $20,649 | $10,018 | $21,547 |
| Average | $9,602 | $20,451 | $9,881 | $21,204 |
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 $14,373 when a student lives on campus and $13,885 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 | $11,486 | $2,000 | $11,486 | $2,000 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $12,211 | $2,162 | $11,723 | $2,162 | - |