WVSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,437

Cost of attendance at West Virginia State University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,125

Cost of attendance at West Virginia State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at West Virginia State University was $10,889. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WVSU

WVSU net price calculator

$10,889

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WVSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,889	$1,510 (12%)	$13,376	$14,670	$17,935	$19,488	$19,488
2021	$12,399	$2,742 (28%)	$13,755	$15,483	$17,902	$18,900	$19,077
2020	$9,657	$203 (2%)	$11,886	$13,632	$15,800	$17,730	$17,848
2019	$9,860	$2,490 (34%)	$12,080	$13,105	$15,713	$17,311	$17,397
2018	$7,370	$2,243 (23%)	$8,390	$9,014	$9,880	$8,754	$9,670
2017	$9,613	$1,923 (25%)	$7,846	$9,472	$9,890	$11,776	$10,586
2016	$7,690	$1,180 (13%)	$6,514	$6,027	$7,400	$8,375	$9,209
2015	$8,870	$960 (12%)	$7,684	$8,178	$10,693	$10,607	$11,358
2014	$7,910	--	$7,032	$7,586	$9,963	$13,756	$13,756

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of West Virginia State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,677	$186	$8,437	$12,539	$1,701
2021	$22,863	$93	$8,623	$12,539	$1,701
2020	$22,956	$725 (3%)	$8,237	$13,018	$1,701
2019	$22,231	$1,334 (6%)	$8,212	$12,398	$1,621
2018	$20,897	$1,185 (6%)	$7,546	$11,807	$1,544
2017	$19,712	$882 (5%)	$6,996	$11,245	$1,471
2016	$18,830	$801 (4%)	$6,662	$10,766	$1,402
2015	$18,029	$112	$6,228	$10,466	$1,335
2014	$18,141	$1,156 (7%)	$5,932	$10,938	$1,271
2013	$16,985	--	$5,442	$10,293	$1,250

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WVSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 369 dormitories available to its students at $7,762 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WVSU is $862 per month.
Does WVSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WVSU for one academic year is $5,314, which works out to $590 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WVSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,701.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WVSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,066

If living off-campus, with family: $3,066

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,066
How much is WVSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $28 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WVSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

West Virginia State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$324	$450
For out-of-state students	$562	$1,050

Housing and Meal

West Virginia State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at West Virginia State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,314	$7,762	N/A	0	369
2021	$5,124	$7,762	N/A	23	369
2020	$4,976	$7,762	N/A	0	369
2019	$4,830	$7,536	N/A	23	364
2018	$4,690	$7,176	N/A	23	364
2017	$4,554	$6,834	N/A	23	364
2016	$4,420	$6,768	N/A	23	364

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by West Virginia State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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