Paying for West Liberty University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,732 0.18%	$17,116 0.09%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,880 67.80%	$14,220 71.74%

The 2024 tuition & fees of West Liberty University (West Liberty) are $8,732 for West Virginia residents and $17,116 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at West Liberty.

64% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,899. It could cover 57.83% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,651 for West Virginia residents and $23,035 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

West Liberty's 4-year tuition is $36,407 for West Virginia residents and $71,068 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $100,597 for West Virginia residents and $135,257 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at West Liberty University is $8,732 for West Virginia residents and $17,116 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.18% for West Virginia residents and increased by 0.09% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of West Liberty is $8,748 for West Virginia residents and $17,132 for out-of-state students, a 0.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

West Liberty Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,716	$17,100	$14,144
2023-2024	$8,732	$17,116	$14,678
Change % 2023-2024	0.18%	0.09%	3.78%
2024-2025	$8,748	$17,132	$15,232

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,880 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $14,220. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at West Liberty is $19,934 for West Virginia residents and $24,421 for out-of-state students , a 71.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

West Liberty Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,080	$8,280	$14,144
2023-2024	$11,880	$14,220	$14,678
Change % 2023-2024	67.80%	71.74%	3.78%
2024-2025	$19,934	$24,421	$15,232

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at West Liberty. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $356 for West Virginia residents and $705 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $495 for West Virginia residents and $625 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$356	$705
	2023-2024	$356	$705
	2024-2025	$356	$705
Graduate	2022-2023	$475	$600
	2023-2024	$495	$625
	2024-2025	$516	$651

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,678 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.78% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 6.44% compared to the previous year.

The West Liberty's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,550 for state residents and $32,934 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,146 for state residents and $30,530 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At West Liberty
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,732
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,116
Room & Board	$10,694	$7,572
Personal Expenses	$3,984	$4,702
Books & Supplies	$1,140
COA (In-State)	$24,550	$22,146
COA (Out-of-State)	$32,934	$30,530

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at West Liberty?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at West Liberty is $36,407 for West Virginia residents and $71,068 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

West Liberty 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,878	$9,025	$9,176	$9,329	$36,407
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,373	$17,633	$17,897	$18,165	$71,068
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,025	$9,176	$9,329	$9,484	$37,014
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,633	$17,897	$18,165	$18,438	$72,133
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,176	$9,329	$9,484	$9,642	$37,631
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,897	$18,165	$18,438	$18,714	$73,214
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,329	$9,484	$9,642	$9,803	$38,258
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,165	$18,438	$18,714	$18,994	$74,311
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,484	$9,642	$9,803	$9,966	$38,895
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,438	$18,714	$18,994	$19,279	$75,425

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $100,597 for West Virginia residents and $135,257 for out-of-state students.

West Liberty 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,771	$25,012	$25,370	$25,733	$100,597
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,266	$33,619	$33,991	$34,381	$135,257
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,012	$25,270	$25,633	$26,002	$101,660
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,619	$33,991	$34,381	$34,788	$136,779
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,270	$25,544	$25,913	$26,288	$102,787
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,991	$34,381	$34,788	$35,210	$138,370
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,544	$25,834	$26,209	$26,589	$103,973
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,381	$34,788	$35,210	$35,647	$140,026
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,834	$26,138	$26,518	$26,904	$105,214
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,788	$35,210	$35,647	$36,099	$141,744

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 64% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,001 for West Virginia residents and $95,661 for out-of-state students.

West Liberty 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,872	$15,113	$15,471	$15,834	$61,001
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,367	$23,720	$24,092	$24,482	$95,661
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,113	$15,371	$15,734	$16,103	$62,064
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,720	$24,092	$24,482	$24,889	$97,183
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,371	$15,645	$16,014	$16,389	$63,191
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$24,092	$24,482	$24,889	$25,311	$98,774
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,645	$15,935	$16,310	$16,690	$64,377
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,482	$24,889	$25,311	$25,748	$100,430
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,935	$16,239	$16,619	$17,005	$65,618
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,889	$25,311	$25,748	$26,200	$102,148

	In-State	Out-of-State
West Liberty University	$8,732	$17,116
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
West Virginia State University	$9,499	$15,219
Fairmont State University	$8,454	$18,372
Shepherd University	$8,642	$19,082