by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at West Virginia State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at West Virginia State University amounted to $9,570 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $14,990. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for were $640 in-state and $640 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,930 | $14,350 |
| Fees | $640 | $640 |
| Total | $9,570 | $14,990 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does West Virginia State University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how West Virginia State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, West Virginia State University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the West Virginia State University Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at West Virginia State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,912 | $13,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,122 | $13,810 |
| One Year Ago | $8,524 | $13,948 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,930 | $14,350 |
The following chart shows how tuition at WVSU has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $15,422 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.30%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,981. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.00%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $15,290.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,981 | $15,290 |
| In 2 Years | $10,410 | $15,596 |
| In 3 Years | $10,857 | $15,908 |
| In 4 Years | $11,323 | $16,226 |
| In 5 Years | $11,809 | $16,550 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $63,020, compared with about $42,571 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at West Virginia State University, check out the West Virginia State University Financial Aid page.
