Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,631 when living on campus and $24,055 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,274 when living on campus and $35,698 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 | ||
| West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $950 | $17,046 | $12,870 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,049 | $14,623 | $1,309 | $15,259 | $14,283 |
| Average | $9,349 | $20,992 | $1,130 | $16,153 | $13,577 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,349 for in-state students and $20,992 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,360 and West Virginia State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,623 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Virginia University | $9,360 | $26,568 | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,431 | $15,219 | $9,049 | $14,623 |
| Average | $9,396 | $20,894 | $9,349 | $20,992 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,463 for state residents and $24,904 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Virginia University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,260 and West Virginia State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $20,972.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| West Virginia University | $10,602 | $27,450 | $10,908 | $28,260 |
| West Virginia State University | $9,743 | $20,649 | $10,018 | $21,547 |
| Average | $10,173 | $24,050 | $10,463 | $24,904 |
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 $16,153 when a student lives on campus and $13,577 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| West Virginia University | $13,876 | $3,170 | $9,700 | $3,170 | - |
| West Virginia State University | $12,936 | $2,323 | $11,960 | $2,323 | - |
| Average | $13,406 | $2,747 | $10,830 | $2,747 | - |