COST OF ATTENDANCE
Cost of Attendance is an estimate of how much your educational costs are expected to be for an academic year (Fall and Spring semesters).Cost of Attendance includes:
- TUITION and FEES are fixed costs for any given academic year. Specific tuition and fee amounts for all undergraduate and graduate programs can be found below the Cost of Attendance information.
- BOOKS and SUPPLIES are variable costs and depend upon your particular program of study. Books and supplies are estimated at $589.00 per semester.
- ROOM, BOARD, TRANSPORTATION, and PERSONAL EXPENSES are extremely variable costs and can consume the biggest part of your budget at WVU. Because of their flexible nature, these costs deserve your most careful consideration. Your education may well depend upon your ability to construct a sound budget, and live within it!
- Your residency status: resident (in-state) vs. non-resident (out-of-state).
- Your living arrangements: living at home vs. living in WVU owned housing vs. living off-campus in an apartment.
- Your year in college.
In some cases (approved through an appeal process), your cost of attendance may be adjusted to include costs associated with medically prescribed special diets, child care, etc. - Room and board cost will vary depending on meal plan selected. Please consult the room and board costs on the Housing web pages.
- Certain laboratory courses have fees ranging from $60.00 to $90.00 for each course.
- Costs are subject to change. Tuition and fees for graduate and professional programs vary.
- Individual programs may have additional fees.
- Students admitted to Potomac State College should consult the PSC tuition and fee schedule.
Tuition Payment Options
Payment plans and payment instructions can be found by clicking here.
For information about Housing options please view the online Housing Guide [Snippet Error: Invalid ID. Try editing the snippet again.].
Reduced Tuition and Fees Available for State Residents Who Are 65 and Older
West Virginia University and Regional Campuses
WVU Board of Governors Policy 14 allows residents of West Virginia who are 65 and older to take courses at WVU or its regional campuses on a space available basis for a reduced rate. Click here for more information.
