Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,811 when living on campus and $24,369 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,203 when living on campus and $33,761 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 | ||
| Bluefield State University | $10,240 | $17,560 | $1,200 | $15,627 | $15,627 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Average | $9,154 | $18,546 | $1,088 | $14,569 | $14,127 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,259 for in-state students and $18,904 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Concord University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,600 and West Liberty University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,116 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bluefield State University | $9,840 | $17,030 | $10,240 | $17,560 |
| Concord University | $9,100 | $19,340 | $9,700 | $20,600 |
| 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. | |||
| Average | $8,808 | $18,232 | $9,259 | $18,904 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,152 for state residents and $17,553 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fairmont State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,662 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 | |
| Bluefield State University | $9,840 | $17,030 | $11,224 | $18,544 |
| Concord University | $9,882 | $16,704 | $10,370 | $17,630 |
| 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. | |||
| Average | $9,546 | $16,723 | $10,152 | $17,553 |
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 $14,569 when a student lives on campus and $14,127 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bluefield State University | $11,327 | $4,300 | $11,327 | $4,300 | - |
| Concord University | $12,114 | $3,068 | $12,114 | $3,068 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $11,386 | $3,184 | $10,800 | $3,327 | - |