Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,383 when living on campus and $23,590 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,517 when living on campus and $32,724 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 |
| Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 | $1,100 | $15,252 | $14,474 |
| Shepherd University | $8,642 | $19,082 | $1,000 | $13,874 | $14,066 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| West Liberty University | $8,732 | $17,116 | $1,140 | $14,678 | $12,274 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $8,764 | $17,897 | $1,110 | $14,510 | $13,717 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,679 for in-state students and $19,249 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.73% 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 | |
| Fairmont State University | $8,008 | $17,836 | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| Marshall University | $8,604 | $19,658 | $8,942 | $20,294 |
| Shepherd University | $8,282 | $18,722 | $8,642 | $19,082 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Liberty University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia State University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,298 | $18,739 | $8,679 | $19,249 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,391 for state residents and $18,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.59% 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 | |
| Fairmont State University | $9,460 | $20,252 | $9,744 | $20,860 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| Shepherd University | $9,000 | $12,906 | $9,270 | $13,176 |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Liberty University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia State University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,131 | $18,215 | $9,391 | $18,687 |
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 $14,510 when a student lives on campus and $13,717 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 | - |
| Marshall University | $12,852 | $2,400 | $11,274 | $3,200 | - |
| Shepherd University | $11,308 | $2,566 | $11,500 | $2,566 | - |
| West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | - | ||||
| West Liberty University | $10,694 | $3,984 | $7,572 | $4,702 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $11,855 | $2,655 | $10,758 | $2,958 | - |