Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,174 when living on campus and $22,508 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,123 when living on campus and $30,456 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 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | $4,420 | $9,124 | $1,500 | - | $10,700 |
| Average | $8,130 | $16,079 | $1,078 | $14,966 | $13,299 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,130 for in-state students and $16,079 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concord University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,600 and West Virginia University at Parkersburg has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,124 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 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | $4,132 | $9,124 | $4,420 | $9,124 |
| Average | $7,811 | $15,618 | $8,130 | $16,079 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,665 for state residents and $15,371 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairmont State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,662 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 |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,716 | $13,419 | $10,665 | $15,371 |
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 $14,966 when a student lives on campus and $13,299 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 | - |
| 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 University at Parkersburg | - | - | $7,200 | $3,500 | - |
| Average | $11,760 | $3,206 | $9,924 | $3,375 | - |