Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $34,775 when living on campus and $33,208 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 | ||
| Appalachian Bible College | $18,760 | $1,368 | $12,470 | $10,600 | |
| University of Charleston | $22,617 | $2,000 | $15,150 | $14,570 | |
| Davis & Elkins College | $31,820 | $1,578 | $14,467 | $13,910 | |
| Catholic Distance University | $10,080 | $1,175 | - | $10,771 | |
| Future Generations University | $12,800 | - | - | - | |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $19,215 | $1,530 | $14,029 | $12,463 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,819 for all students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Davis & Elkins College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,840 and Catholic Distance University has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,688 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Appalachian Bible College | $18,230 | $18,760 | ||
| University of Charleston | $21,610 | $22,617 | ||
| Davis & Elkins College | $31,270 | $31,820 | ||
| Catholic Distance University | $9,600 | $10,080 | ||
| Future Generations University | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $20,178 | $20,819 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,751 for all students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Charleston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,229 and Catholic Distance University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,240.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Appalachian Bible College | $9,540 | $9,540 | ||
| University of Charleston | $17,100 | $17,729 | ||
| Davis & Elkins College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Catholic Distance University | $9,900 | $6,936 | ||
| Future Generations University | $12,800 | $12,800 | ||
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,335 | $11,751 | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,029 when a student lives on campus and $12,463 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Appalachian Bible College | $9,430 | $3,040 | $7,058 | $3,542 | $3,280 |
| University of Charleston | $12,280 | $2,870 | $11,400 | $3,170 | $2,670 |
| Davis & Elkins College | $10,825 | $3,642 | $9,446 | $4,464 | $3,772 |
| Catholic Distance University | - | - | $8,576 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Future Generations University | - | - | - | - | - |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | - | ||||
| Average | $10,845 | $3,184 | $9,120 | $3,343 | $2,979 |
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