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West Virginia College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

Tuition trends by school type and level for West Virginia colleges

There are 28 four-year colleges and universities in West Virginia—13 public institutions and 15 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $8,797, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $17,901. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.88% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.81%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 49.59% (in-state) and 27.24% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $21,139 in 2025. That is a 1.90% change from last year and 10.29% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $10,688, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $19,493. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 5.30% and out-of-state costs changed by 6.31%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 52.03% (in-state) and 34.98% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $11,258 in 2025. That is a -3.75% change from last year and -8.26% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 1.90% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 3.88% (higher by 1.98 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 2.81% (higher by 0.90 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 10.29%, compared with public in-state 49.59% (higher by 39.30 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 27.24% (higher by 16.95 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by -3.75% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 5.30% (higher by 9.05 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 6.31% (higher by 10.06 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by -8.26%, compared with public graduate in-state 52.03% (higher by 60.29 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 34.98% (higher by 43.24 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $24,751 (public in-state), $33,855 (public out-of-state), and $37,093 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 7.55%, 5.94%, and 5.11%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 43.21% (public in-state), 32.92% (public out-of-state), and 21.34% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $23,781 (public in-state), $32,885 (public out-of-state), and $36,123 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 13.83%, 10.22%, and 8.91%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 44.94% (public in-state), 33.70% (public out-of-state), and 21.65% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of West Virginia Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in West Virginia from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in West Virginia and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For West Virginia public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $8,797 which has increased by 49.59% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $17,901 which has risen by 27.24%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.72% while last year increase rate was 2.81%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for West Virginia Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,096$6,532$6,828$7,150$7,359$7,453$7,735$8,095$8,468$8,797
Year-to-Year Rates3.65%7.15%4.54%4.71%2.92%1.28%3.78%4.65%4.62%3.88%
Cumulative Rates3.65%11.06%16.11%21.58%25.13%26.74%31.53%37.65%44.00%49.59%
Out-of-State Costs$14,462$15,101$15,683$16,356$16,129$15,920$16,351$16,919$17,413$17,901
Year-to-Year Rates2.80%4.41%3.86%4.29%-1.39%-1.30%2.71%3.47%2.92%2.81%
Cumulative Rates2.80%7.33%11.47%16.26%14.65%13.16%16.22%20.26%23.77%27.24%
For private schools in West Virginia state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $21,139 which has increased by 10.29% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.03% while last year increase rate was 1.90%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for West Virginia Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$19,430$18,885$19,168$19,705$19,930$20,201$19,824$20,123$20,744$21,139
Year-to-Year Rates1.37%-2.80%1.50%2.80%1.14%1.36%-1.86%1.51%3.09%1.90%
Cumulative Rates1.37%-1.47%0.01%2.81%3.98%5.39%3.43%4.99%8.23%10.29%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of West Virginia public schools are $10,688 which has increased by 52.03% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,493 which has risen by 34.98%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.50% while last year increase rate was 6.31%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for West Virginia Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$7,425$7,418$7,865$8,400$8,627$8,732$8,748$9,220$10,150$10,688
Year-to-Year Rates5.62%-0.10%6.02%6.80%2.71%1.21%0.18%5.40%10.08%5.30%
Cumulative Rates5.62%5.52%11.87%19.48%22.72%24.20%24.43%31.15%44.37%52.03%
Out-of-State Costs$15,150$15,008$15,789$16,927$16,485$16,520$16,629$17,022$18,337$19,493
Year-to-Year Rates4.91%-0.94%5.20%7.21%-2.62%0.22%0.66%2.36%7.73%6.31%
Cumulative Rates4.91%3.92%9.33%17.21%14.15%14.39%15.15%17.87%26.97%34.98%
For private graduate schools in West Virginia state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,258 which has increased by -8.26% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -0.82635% while last year increase rate was -3.75%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for West Virginia Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$11,470$11,124$11,362$10,704$10,525$11,218$11,168$11,375$11,697$11,258
Year-to-Year Rates-6.53%-3.02%2.14%-5.79%-1.67%6.59%-0.45%1.85%2.83%-3.75%
Cumulative Rates-6.53%-9.35%-7.42%-12.78%-14.24%-8.58%-8.99%-7.31%-4.69%-8.26%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at West Virginia college cost trends.
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