Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,868 when living on campus and $21,776 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,100 when living on campus and $32,008 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 |
| 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 University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $950 | $17,046 | $12,870 |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $4,420 | $9,124 | $1,500 | - | $10,700 |
| Average | $7,979 | $18,211 | $1,118 | $14,771 | $12,679 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,548 for in-state students and $18,727 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,360 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 | |
| Fairmont State University | $8,008 | $17,836 | $8,454 | $18,372 |
| 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 University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,145 | $18,279 | $8,548 | $18,727 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,507 for state residents and $17,018 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,260 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 |
| 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 University | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $9,230 | $16,579 | $9,507 | $17,018 |
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 $14,771 when a student lives on campus and $12,679 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 | - |
| 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 University | $13,876 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | - | - | $7,200 | $3,500 | - |
| Average | $11,841 | $2,930 | $9,492 | $3,188 | - |