by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for West Virginia University at Parkersburg, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University at Parkersburg were $4,612 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,124. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for totaled $100 in-state and $100 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $9,024 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Total | $4,612 | $9,124 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does West Virginia University at Parkersburg charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how West Virginia University at Parkersburg costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,740 | $8,092 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,032 | $9,024 |
| One Year Ago | $4,320 | $9,024 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,512 | $9,024 |
The following chart shows how tuition at West Virginia University at Parkersburg has shifted across recent years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 6.31%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,902. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.06%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,312.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,902 | $9,312 |
| In 2 Years | $5,211 | $9,504 |
| In 3 Years | $5,539 | $9,700 |
| In 4 Years | $5,888 | $9,900 |
| In 5 Years | $6,259 | $10,104 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $38,416, or about $21,540 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, see the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Financial Aid page.
