by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what West Virginia University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on WVU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At West Virginia University the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $25,824 in 2020-2021. If you were a West Virginia resident, the yearly charges were $9,144.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $25,824 | $0 | $25,824 |
| In-State | $9,144 | $0 | $9,144 |
West Virginia University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does West Virginia University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $25,824 for out-of-state undergrads, West Virginia University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. WVU only charges $9,144 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how WVU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: West Virginia University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.45% for the past five years, West Virginia residents could expect to pay $9,057 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at WVU would be $18,155, and $36,475 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.49%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $25,571 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $51,268 for two years and $103,045 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WVU.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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