Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,063 when living on campus and $24,713 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,958 when living on campus and $32,607 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 | ||
| Concord University | $9,700 | $20,600 | $1,100 | $15,182 | $15,182 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 | $1,000 | $13,486 | $13,486 |
| Glenville State University | $9,412 | $11,140 | $780 | $15,292 | $15,292 |
| Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 | $1,100 | $15,252 | $14,474 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $9,111 | $17,006 | $1,058 | $14,894 | $14,543 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,111 for in-state students and $17,006 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concord University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,600 and Glenville State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,140 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Concord University | $9,100 | $19,340 | $9,700 | $20,600 |
| Fairmont State University | $8,008 | $17,836 | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| Glenville State University | $9,064 | $10,724 | $9,412 | $11,140 |
| Marshall University | $8,604 | $19,658 | $8,942 | $20,294 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,431 | $15,219 | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Average | $8,841 | $16,555 | $9,111 | $17,006 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,823 for state residents and $18,167 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,972 and Glenville State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,604.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Concord University | $9,882 | $16,704 | $10,370 | $17,630 |
| Fairmont State University | $9,460 | $20,252 | $9,744 | $20,860 |
| Glenville State University | $8,440 | $8,440 | - | $8,774 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,743 | $20,649 | $10,018 | $21,547 |
| Average | $9,292 | $17,506 | $9,823 | $18,167 |
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 $14,894 when a student lives on campus and $14,543 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Concord University | $12,114 | $3,068 | $12,114 | $3,068 | - |
| Fairmont State University | $11,486 | $2,000 | $11,486 | $2,000 | - |
| Glenville State University | $11,484 | $3,808 | $11,484 | $3,808 | - |
| Marshall University | $12,852 | $2,400 | $11,274 | $3,200 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $12,174 | $2,720 | $11,664 | $2,880 | - |