by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at West Virginia Northern Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at West Virginia Northern Community College were $4,706 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,698. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $794 in-state and $794 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,912 | $11,904 |
| Fees | $794 | $794 |
| Total | $4,706 | $12,698 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does West Virginia Northern Community College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how West Virginia Northern Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, West Virginia Northern Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the West Virginia Northern Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at West Virginia Northern Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,504 | $11,232 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,600 | $11,568 |
| One Year Ago | $3,720 | $11,904 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,912 | $11,904 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at WVNCC has changed across the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.05%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,849. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.83%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,930.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,849 | $12,930 |
| In 2 Years | $4,997 | $13,167 |
| In 3 Years | $5,149 | $13,408 |
| In 4 Years | $5,306 | $13,653 |
| In 5 Years | $5,468 | $13,903 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $53,158, or close to $20,301 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at West Virginia Northern Community College, check out the West Virginia Northern Community College Financial Aid page.
