Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,143 when living on campus and $23,866 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,898 when living on campus and $34,621 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 |
| 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 |
| Average | $9,143 | $19,898 | $1,058 | $14,942 | $13,665 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,112 for in-state students and $18,338 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,360 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 |
| 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. | |||
| Average | $8,710 | $17,863 | $9,112 | $18,338 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,079 for state residents and $17,527 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.77% 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 | |
| Bluefield State University | $9,840 | $17,030 | $11,224 | $18,544 |
| 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. | |||
| Average | $9,433 | $16,729 | $10,079 | $17,527 |
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 $14,942 when a student lives on campus and $13,665 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $11,738 | $3,204 | $10,317 | $3,348 | - |