Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in West Virginia. For state residents, the average COA is $26,849 when living on campus and $26,117 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,326 when living on campus and $41,594 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | West Virginia University | $10,104 | $28,608 | $950 | $20,662 | $19,092 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $9,056 | $19,082 | $1,000 | $15,379 | $14,063 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $34,090 | $1,500 | $16,553 | $14,875 | |
| 4 | Bethany College | $36,102 | $740 | $16,064 | $13,614 | |
| 5 | West Liberty University | $8,893 | $17,442 | $1,230 | $16,712 | $17,430 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $9,162 | $20,342 | $1,100 | $17,492 | $16,666 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $29,875 | $1,240 | $14,662 | $15,043 | |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $8,708 | $18,924 | $1,000 | $13,656 | $13,656 |
| 9 | Concord University | $10,664 | $22,000 | $1,100 | $15,986 | $15,986 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $22,617 | $2,000 | $15,150 | $14,570 | |
| Average | $9,431 | $24,908 | $1,186 | $16,232 | $15,500 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in West Virginia. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,431 for in-state students and $24,908 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in West Virginia are increased by 3.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in West Virginia, Bethany College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,830 and Shepherd University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,774 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | West Virginia University | $9,648 | $27,360 | $10,104 | $28,608 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $8,642 | $19,082 | $9,056 | $19,082 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $33,494 | $34,090 | ||
| 4 | Bethany College | $34,126 | $36,102 | ||
| 5 | West Liberty University | $8,732 | $17,116 | $8,893 | $17,442 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 | $9,162 | $20,342 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $29,475 | $29,875 | ||
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $8,454 | $18,372 | $8,708 | $18,924 |
| 9 | Concord University | $9,700 | $20,600 | $10,664 | $22,000 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $21,610 | $22,617 | ||
| Average | $9,020 | $24,153 | $9,431 | $24,908 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in West Virginia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,662 for state residents and $16,030 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in West Virginia are decreased by -3.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in West Virginia, West Virginia University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,538 and Wheeling University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,000.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | West Virginia University | $10,908 | $28,260 | $11,412 | $29,538 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $9,270 | $13,176 | $9,410 | $13,316 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $10,476 | $11,016 | ||
| 4 | Bethany College | $11,625 | $12,390 | ||
| 5 | West Liberty University | $11,880 | $14,220 | $12,236 | $15,000 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $9,160 | $22,024 | $9,510 | $22,192 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $10,160 | $6,260 | ||
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $9,744 | $20,860 | $10,036 | $21,486 |
| 9 | Concord University | $10,370 | $17,630 | $11,370 | $11,370 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $17,100 | $17,729 | ||
| Average | $10,222 | $16,553 | $10,662 | $16,030 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in West Virginia. 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 best schools in West Virginia is $16,232 when a student lives on campus and $15,500 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | West Virginia University | $14,582 | $6,080 | $13,012 | $6,080 | $6,080 |
| 2 | Shepherd University | $12,916 | $2,463 | $11,200 | $2,863 | $2,863 |
| 3 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $12,988 | $3,565 | $11,310 | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| 4 | Bethany College | $13,210 | $2,854 | $10,760 | $2,854 | $2,854 |
| 5 | West Liberty University | $12,728 | $3,984 | $12,728 | $4,702 | $4,702 |
| 6 | Marshall University | $13,292 | $4,200 | $11,666 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 7 | Wheeling University | $12,470 | $2,192 | $12,501 | $2,542 | $2,542 |
| 8 | Fairmont State University | $11,656 | $2,000 | $11,656 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 9 | Concord University | $12,546 | $3,440 | $12,546 | $3,440 | $3,440 |
| 10 | University of Charleston | $12,280 | $2,870 | $11,400 | $3,170 | $2,670 |
| Average | $12,867 | $3,365 | $11,878 | $3,622 | $3,622 | |
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