by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at West Virginia University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,490 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,092. All in all, a typical on-campus student at West Virginia University faced a yearly bill of about $24,782 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at West Virginia University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $20,662 | $19,092 |
| — Housing | $8,490 | |
| — Meals | $6,092 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| Total | $24,782 | $23,212 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $135,613 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at West Virginia University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,198 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,618 |
| One Year Ago | $17,046 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $20,662 |
| One Year From Now * | $23,797 |
| Two Years From Now * | $27,409 |
| Three Years From Now * | $31,568 |
| Four Years From Now * | $36,359 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 15.2% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $27,917 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $40,479 in year four — and a two-year student about $31,529 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $135,613 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $59,446 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 4,801 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 10 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |