Paying for West Virginia University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,648 3.08%	$27,360 2.98%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$10,908 2.89%	$28,260 2.95%

The 2024 tuition & fees of West Virginia University (West Virginia) are $9,648 for West Virginia residents and $27,360 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,052. It could cover 40.39% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $16,592 for West Virginia residents and $34,304 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

West Virginia's 4-year tuition is $40,302 for West Virginia residents and $114,636 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $119,709 for West Virginia residents and $194,044 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 Virginia University is $9,648 for West Virginia residents and $27,360 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.08% for West Virginia residents and increased by 2.98% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of West Virginia is $9,945 for West Virginia residents and $28,176 for out-of-state students, a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

West Virginia Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,360	$26,568	$14,618
2023-2024	$9,648	$27,360	$17,046
Change % 2023-2024	3.08%	2.98%	16.61%
2024-2025	$9,945	$28,176	$19,877

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $10,908 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,260. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at West Virginia is $11,223 for West Virginia residents and $29,094 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

West Virginia University has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $25,272 for in-state and $42,120 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at West Virginia University College of Law page. The medical school tuition is $34,398 for in-state and $68,202 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at West Virginia University School of Medicine page.

West Virginia Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,602	$27,450	$14,618
2023-2024	$10,908	$28,260	$17,046
Change % 2023-2024	2.89%	2.95%	16.61%
2024-2025	$11,223	$29,094	$19,877

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 Virginia. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $431 for West Virginia residents and $1,179 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $606 for West Virginia residents and $1,570 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$391	$1,107
	2023-2024	$431	$1,179
	2024-2025	$475	$1,256
Graduate	2022-2023	$589	$1,525
	2023-2024	$606	$1,570
	2024-2025	$623	$1,616

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,046 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 16.61% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.49% compared to the previous year.

The West Virginia's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,644 for state residents and $45,356 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $23,468 for state residents and $41,180 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At West Virginia
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,648
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,360
Room & Board	$13,876	$9,700
Personal Expenses	$3,170	$3,170
Books & Supplies	$950
COA (In-State)	$27,644	$23,468
COA (Out-of-State)	$45,356	$41,180

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 Virginia?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at West Virginia is $40,302 for West Virginia residents and $114,636 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 Virginia 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,816	$9,987	$10,161	$10,338	$40,302
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,870	$28,390	$28,919	$29,458	$114,636
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,987	$10,161	$10,338	$10,518	$41,003
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,390	$28,919	$29,458	$30,007	$116,773
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,161	$10,338	$10,518	$10,701	$41,717
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,919	$29,458	$30,007	$30,566	$118,949
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,338	$10,518	$10,701	$10,887	$42,444
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,458	$30,007	$30,566	$31,136	$121,167
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,518	$10,701	$10,887	$11,077	$43,183
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,007	$30,566	$31,136	$31,716	$123,425

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 $119,709 for West Virginia residents and $194,044 for out-of-state students.

West Virginia 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,524	$29,437	$30,383	$31,365	$119,709
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$46,578	$47,839	$49,141	$50,485	$194,044
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,437	$30,383	$31,365	$32,384	$123,569
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,839	$49,141	$50,485	$51,873	$199,339
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$30,383	$31,365	$32,384	$33,441	$127,573
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,141	$50,485	$51,873	$53,306	$204,805
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,365	$32,384	$33,441	$34,537	$131,727
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,485	$51,873	$53,306	$54,786	$210,450
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,384	$33,441	$34,537	$35,675	$136,036
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$51,873	$53,306	$54,786	$56,314	$216,279

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 75% 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 $75,501 for West Virginia residents and $149,836 for out-of-state students.

West Virginia 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,472	$18,385	$19,331	$20,313	$75,501
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,526	$36,787	$38,089	$39,433	$149,836
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,385	$19,331	$20,313	$21,332	$79,361
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,787	$38,089	$39,433	$40,821	$155,131
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,331	$20,313	$21,332	$22,389	$83,365
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,089	$39,433	$40,821	$42,254	$160,597
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,313	$21,332	$22,389	$23,485	$87,519
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,433	$40,821	$42,254	$43,734	$166,242
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,332	$22,389	$23,485	$24,623	$91,828
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,821	$42,254	$43,734	$45,262	$172,071

	In-State	Out-of-State
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Baylor University	$54,844
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
University of Kansas	$11,700	$29,412
Kansas State University	$10,942	$27,816
Texas Tech University	$11,852	$24,451