Tuition & Fees
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2026-2027
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
See what your undergraduate education will cost, including tuition, fees, and essential expenses.
Base Tuition | Per credit hour (part-time) | Per semester full time |
| In-State Tuition | $392.25 | $4,707.00 |
| Metro Tuition | $647.08 | $7,765.00 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $785.00 | $9,420.00 |
Program/College Differentials | Per credit hour | Per semester full time |
| College of Business | $31.25 | $375.00 |
| College of Education (excludes AT & Ex Phys) | $29.17 | $350.00 |
| Graphic Design | $31.25 | $375.00 |
| Digital Media Design | $31.25 | $375.00 |
| Broadcasting | $31.25 | $375.00 |
| College of Science (excludes DH & Nursing) | $41.67 | $500.00 |
| Exercise Physiology | $29.17 | $350.00 |
| Music & Theatre | $33.33 | $400.00 |
| Music Education | $33.33 | $400.00 |
| Dental Hygiene (DH) | $41.67 | $500.00 |
| Nursing | $74.58 | $895.00 |
| Speech Pathology (SPA) | $58.33 | $700.00 |
| Note: Differentials are charged for each major in which the student is enrolled. | ||
Special Program Tuition | Per credit hour (part-time) | Per semester full time |
| RN-BSN | $363.17 | $4,358.00 |
| Aviation Program (Tuition Only – See Course Fees) | ||
| In-State | $4,707.00 | |
| Metro | $7,765.00 | |
| Out-of-State | $10,195.00 | |
| Online Program (Applies to programs that are 100% online with no in-seat courses) | $385.00 | $4,620.00 |
Summer Tuition | Per credit hour (part-time) | Per semester full time |
| In-State | $392.25 | $4,707.00 |
| Metro | $647.08 | $7,765.00 |
| Out-of-State | $785.00 | $9,420.00 |
Note: Program/College Differentials are an additional charged to applicable majors.
| Credits | Cost |
| 1 credit hour | $195.00 |
| 2 credit hours | $390.00 |
| 3 credit hours | $585.00 |
| 4 credit hours | $780.00 |
| 5 credit hours | $975.00 |
| 6 credit hours | $1,170.00 |
| 7 credit hours | $1,365.00 |
| 8 credit hours | $1,560.00 |
| 9 credit hours | $1,755.00 |
2026-2027
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
Understand the full cost of your undergraduate education—tuition, fees, housing, meals, and more—so you can plan with confidence.
| In-State With Parents | In-State Off-Campus | In-State On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,414 | $9,414 | $9,414 |
| Food + Housing | $14,710 | $14,710 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal Expenses | $965 | $1,571 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $78 | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $29,428 | $30,036 | $29,346 |
| Out-of-State With Parents | Out-of-State Off Campus | Out-of-State On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $18,840 | $18,840 | $18,840 |
| Food + Housing | $14,710 | $14,710 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal Expenses | $965 | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $78 | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $38,854 | $39,462 | $38,772 |
| Metro Rate With Parents | Metro Rate Off Campus | Metro Rate On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $15,530 | $15,530 | $15,530 |
| Living Expenses | $14,710 | $14,710 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal Expenses | $965 | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | $78 | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $35,544 | $36,152 | $35,462 |
| WV Resident Off Campus | WV Resident On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,806 | $16,806 |
| Food & Housing | $22,065 | $22,065 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Transportation | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $47,857 | $47,092 |
| Metro Off Campus | Metro On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $25,980 | $25,980 |
| Food & Housing | $22,065 | $22,065 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,630 |
| Transportation | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $57,031 | $56,266 |
| Non-Res Off Campus | Non-Res On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $30,945 | $30,945 |
| Food & Housing | $22,065 | $22,065 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,630 |
| Transportation | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $78 | $78 |
| TOTAL | $61,996 | $61,231 |
| WV Resident Off Campus | WV Resident On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $5,602 | $5,602 |
| Food & Housing | $7,355 | $7,355 |
| Books & Supplies | $650 | $650 |
| Personal Expenses | $787 | $787 |
| Transportation | $1,481 | $1,136 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $39 | $37 |
| TOTAL | $15,914 | $15,567 |
| Metro Off Campus | Metro On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,660 | $8,660 |
| Food & Housing | $7,355 | $7,355 |
| Books & Supplies | $650 | $650 |
| Personal Expenses | $787 | $787 |
| Transportation | $1,481 | $1,136 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $39 | $37 |
| TOTAL | $18,972 | $18,625 |
| Non-Res Off Campus | Non-Res On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,315 | $10,315 |
| Food & Housing | $7,355 | $7,355 |
| Books & Supplies | $650 | $650 |
| Personal Expenses | $787 | $787 |
| Transportation | $1,481 | $1,136 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $39 | $37 |
| TOTAL | $20,627 | $20,280 |
| Online With Parents | Online Off-Campus | Online On Campus | |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,240 | $9,240 | $9,240 |
| Living Expenses | $14,710 | $14,710 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal Expenses | $965 | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation | $1,974 | $1,974 | $1,515 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $78 | $78 | $78 |
| Total | $28,267 | $28,875 | $28,416 |
2026-2027
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Get a clear, transparent look at graduate tuition and fees so you can focus on advancing your education with confidence.
| Physician Assistant Program (PA) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Per Semester | $9,550.00 | $13,925..00 | |
| Per Year (4 semesters) | $38,200.00 | $55,700.00 | |
| Masters of Arts in Education (MaED) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $525.00 | $657.00 | |
| Masters of Exercise Physiology | In-State | Out of State | International Students |
| $525.00 | $560.00 | $644.00 | |
| Masters in Business Administration (MBA) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $550.00 | $657.00 | |
| Masters in Business Administration Accelerated 1 Year (MBA) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $550.00 | $657.00 | |
| Masters in Biology (MA/MS) | In-State | Out-of-State + International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $638.00 | $759.00 | |
| Masters in Clinical Psychology (MCP) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $525.00 | $657.00 | |
| Masters in Speech Language Pathology (MS SLP) | In-State | Metro | Out-of-State + International Students |
| *15-hour cohort | $6,400.00 | $8,250.00 | $12,000.00 |
| Masters in BioMed | U.S. Students | Out-of-State + International Students | |
| *15 hour cohort | $9,570.00 | $11,385.00 | |
| Masters in Art Therapy & Counseling (MAATC) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $572.00 | $672.00 | |
| Doctorate in Education (EdD) | U.S. Students | International Students | |
| Per Credit Hour | $595.00 | $695.00 |
All Graduate Aid is based on 9 credit hours per Fall and Spring Students Cost of Attendance and Loans are prorated based on less and full-time (9 credits) enrollment
2026-2027
Graduate Cost of Attendance
Get a clear, transparent look at graduate tuition and fees so you can focus on advancing your education with confidence.
| 2026-2027 MaED, MCP, MSC Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,450 | $9,450 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $27,828 | $28,992 |
| 2026-2027 MaED, MCP, MSC Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | International Off Campus | International On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $11,826 | $11,826 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | $30,048 | $31,212 |
| 2026-2027 MBA Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,900 | $9,900 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $30,048 | $31,212 |
| 2026-2027 MBA Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | International Off Campus | International On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $11,826 | $11,826 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | $30,048 | $31,212 |
| 2026-2027 Accelerated MBA Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $13,200 | $13,200 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $31,890 | $33,054 |
| 2026-2027 Accelerated MBA Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | International Off Campus | International On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $15,768 | $15,768 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | $34,302 | $35,466 |
| 2026-2027 MSEP Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,450 | $9,450 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $28,458 | $30,350 |
| 2026-2027 MSEP Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Non-Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,080 | $10,080 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $28,458 | $29,622 |
| 2026-2027 MSEP Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | International Off Campus | International On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $11,592 | $11,592 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | $29,814 | $30,978 |
| 2026-2027 MA/MS BIOLOGY Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | In-State Off-Campus | In-State On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $11,484 | $11,484 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $29,862 | $31,026 |
| 2026-2027 MA/MS BIOLOGY Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Out-of-State Off Campus | Out-of-State On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $13,662 | $13,662 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $32,040 | $33,204 |
| 2026-2027 MA Art Therapy, MA Mental Health Counseling Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | US Resident | International |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,296 | $12,096 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $12,856 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,961 |
| Federal Student Loan Fees | $156 | N/A |
| TOTAL | $28,674 | $30,318 |
All Graduate Aid Based on set cohort hours
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 1 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $19,200 | $19,200 |
| Food and Housing | $17,677 | $20,226 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Transportation Expenses | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $45,525 | $47,039 |
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 1 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Non-Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| Food and Housing | $17,677 | $20,226 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Transportation Expenses | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $62,325 | $63,839 |
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 1 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Metro Off Campus | Metro on Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,750 | $24,750 |
| Food and Housing | $17,677 | $17,677 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Transportation Expenses | $4,442 | $3,407 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $51,075 | $52,589 |
All Graduate Aid Based on set cohort hours
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 2 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Resident Off Campus | Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $31,490 | $32,654 |
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 2 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Non-Resident Off Campus | Non-Resident On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $24,000 | $24,000 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $42,690 | $43,854 |
| 2026-2027 MS-SLP Year 2 Cohort Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Metro Off Campus | Metro On Campus |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,500 | $16,500 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 | $14,710 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,144 | $1,144 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 | $2,271 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $35,190 | $36,354 |
| 2026-2027 EdD Year 1 Cost of Attendance | All Students/Online- |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,495 |
| Food and Housing | $17,677 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,326 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 |
| Transportation Expenses | $4,442 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 |
| TOTAL | $38,456 |
| 2026-2027 EdD Year 2 Cost of Attendance | All Students/Online |
| Tuition & Fees | $12,495 |
| Food and Housing | $17,677 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,326 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,360 |
| Transportation Expenses | $4,442 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 |
| TOTAL | $38,456 |
| 2026-2027 EdD Year 3 Cost of Attendance | All Students/Online |
| Tuition & Fees | $7,140 |
| Food and Housing | $12,856 |
| Books & Supplies | $832 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,573 |
| Transportation Expenses | $2,961 |
| Federal Loan Fee | $156 |
| TOTAL | $25,518 |
| 2026-2027 PA In-state On Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $9,550.00 | $9,550.00 | $19,100.00 | $38,200.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $3,857.00 | $3,857.00 | $7,714.00 | $15,428.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $158.00 | $158.00 | $159.00 | $475.00 |
| Diagnostic Equipment | $266.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $800.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $3270.00 |
| Memberships | $91.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $275.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $34.00 | $33.00 | $34.00 | $101.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,135.00 | $1,136.00 | $2,271.00 | $4,542.00 |
| $20,717.00 | $20,764.00 | $39,793.00 | $81,274.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | 0.00 |
| 2026-27 PA In-state Off Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $9,550.00 | $9,550.00 | $19,100.00 | $38,200.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $2,930.00 | $2,930.00 | $5,860.00 | $11,720.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $158.00 | $158.00 | $159.00 | $475.00 |
| Diagnostic Equipment | $266.00 | $267.00 | $267.00 | $800.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $3,270.00 |
| Memberships | $91.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $275.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $34.00 | $33.00 | $34.00 | $101.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $50.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,480.00 | $1,481.00 | $2,961.00 | $5,922.00 |
| $20,135.00 | $20,182.00 | $38,629.00 | $78,946.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $0.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA Out of State On Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $13,925.00 | $13,925.00 | $27,850.00 | $55,700.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $3,857.00 | $3,857.00 | $7,714.00 | $15,428.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $158.00 | $158.00 | $159.00 | $475.00 |
| Diagnostic Equipment | $267.00 | $266.00 | $267.00 | $800.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $3,270.00 |
| Memberships | $91.00 | $91.00 | $92.00 | $275.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $34.00 | $33.00 | $34.00 | $101.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,135.00 | $1,136.00 | $2,271.00 | $4,542.00 |
| $25,093.00 | $25,138.00 | $48,543.00 | $98,774.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $0.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA Out of State Off Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $13,925.00 | $13,925.00 | $25,350.00 | $50,700.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $2,930.00 | $2,930.00 | $5,860.00 | $11,720.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $158.00 | $158.00 | $159.00 | $475.00 |
| Diagnostic Equipment | $267.00 | $266.00 | $267.00 | $800.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $1,090.00 | $3,270.00 |
| Memberships | $91.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $275.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $34.00 | $33.00 | $34.00 | $101.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,480.00 | $1,481.00 | $2,961.00 | $5,922.00 |
| $24,511.00 | $24,556.00 | $47,379.00 | $96,446.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $0.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA In-state On Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $7,956.00 | $7,956.00 | $15,912.00 | $31,824.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $3,857.00 | $3,857.00 | $7,714.00 | $15,428.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,993.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $1,020.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $32.00 | $31.00 | $32.00 | $95.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,135.00 | $1,136.00 | $2,271.00 | $4,542.00 |
| $17,956.00 | $18,001.00 | $35,435.00 | $71,392.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $550.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA In-state Off Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $7,956.00 | $7,956.00 | $15,912.00 | $31,824.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $2,930.00 | $2,930.00 | $5,860.00 | $11,720.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $1,020.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $32.00 | $31.00 | $32.00 | $95.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,480.00 | $1,481.00 | $2,961.00 | $5,922.00 |
| $17,374.00 | $17,419.00 | $34,271.00 | $69,064.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $550.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA Out of State On Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $12,675.00 | $12,675.00 | $25,350.00 | $50,700.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $3,857.00 | $3,857.00 | $7,714.00 | $15,428.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $1,020.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $32.00 | $31.00 | $32.00 | $95.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,135.00 | $1,136.00 | $2,271.00 | $4,542.00 |
| $22,675.00 | $22,720.00 | $44,873.00 | $90,268.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $550.00 |
| 2026-2027 PA Out of State Off Campus Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Tuition | $12,675.00 | $12,675.00 | $25,350.00 | $50,700.00 |
| Capital Fee (Tuition) | $200.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | $800.00 |
| Parking | $0.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| Housing | $2,930.00 | $2,930.00 | $5,860.00 | $11,720.00 |
| Food | $3,498.00 | $3,498.00 | $6,996.00 | $13,992.00 |
| Lab Coats/Scrubs | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| Books/Supplies | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $1,020.00 |
| Background Check/Drug Screenings | $32.00 | $31.00 | $32.00 | $95.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $786.00 | $786.00 | $1,573.00 | $3,145.00 |
| Loan Fee | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
| Transportation | $1,480.00 | $1,481.00 | $2,961.00 | $5,922.00 |
| $22,093.00 | $22,138.00 | $43,709.00 | $87,940.00 | |
| PANCE Exam Fee | 2nd Year Students Only | $550.00 |
Housing
Fees
Explore West Liberty University’s housing fees and learn how our on-campus options fit your budget and lifestyle.
Room Type | Rate | Fees | Total |
| Base Double Room | $2,362.00 | $839.00 | $3,201.00 |
| Base Single Room | $3,184.00 | $839.00 | $4,023.00 |
| Boyd Hall/Rogers Hall Single Room | $2,362.00 | $839.00 | $3,201.00 |
| Curtis Hall/Single Room | $2,774.00 | $839.00 | $3,613.00 |
| Beta Hall/Single Room | $3,011.00 | $839.00 | $3,850.00 |
| University Cabins Academic Year | $5,545.00 | $839.00 | $6,384.00 |
| University Cabins (12 months) | $7,393.00 | $839.00 | $8,232.00 |
Fees:
- Residential Capital Fee- $450.00, a non-refundable fee for all residential students to provide improvements to campus housing.
- Cable & Internet Fee- $324.00, a non-refundable fee for all residential students to provide cable and internet access to campus housing.
- Laundry Fee- $65.00, a non-refundable fee for all residential students to provide laundry services to campus housing.
All room types require the purchase of a full meal plan except for the University Cabins. Academic Year 2026-27 – Per Semester
Campus & Commuter
Meal Plan
View meal plan options for on-campus and commuter students, including costs and dining benefits.
Plan Type | Rate | Description |
| BD12 | $3,164.00 | Premium Flex 12 meal plan with $300.00 Topper dollars |
| BD14 | $3,164.00 | Premium Flex 14 meal plan with $200.00 Topper dollars |
| BD75 Commuter Plan | $1,193.00 | 5 meals a week with $100.00 Topper dollars |
| Meal Plan Replacement Container | $10.00 |
Plan additional details:
- All Board Plans can be used Campus-Wide
2026-2027
Charges & Fees
Understand the full range of charges at WLU, from lab fees for specialized programs to refundable and non-refundable fees.
| Solo Flight Lab Fee | $6,925.00 | Includes 15 flight hours. |
| Private Pilot Cert. ASEL Lab Fee | $8,885.00 | Includes 20 flight hours. |
| Instrument Certification Lab Fee | $15,893.00 | Includes 36 flight hours. |
| Commercial Phase 1 Lab Fee | $19,412.00 | Includes 52.5 flight hours. |
| Commercial Phase II ASEL Lab Fee | $15,780.00 | Includes 43.5 flight hours. |
| Initial CFI ASEL Lab Fee | $7,946.00 | Includes 20 flight hours. |
| CFII Lab Fee | $4,654.00 | Includes 10 flight hours. |
| Commercial AMEL Add-on Lab Fee | $7,720.00 | Includes 12 flight hours. |
| Cirrus SR20 Fee | $352.00 | Per additional flight hour. |
| Twin Engine Aircraft | $568.00 | Per additional flight hour. |
| Frasca SR20 AATD Simulator | $57.00 | Per additional simulator flight hour. |
| iPad for Aviation Program | $1,700.00 |
| Early Entrance Tuition – OH | $41.64 $83.28 | A fee per credit hour for Ohio students taking classes taught at a local high school by a HS teacher. A fee per credit hour for Ohio students taking classes taught by a WLU instructor. |
| Early Entrance Tuition HEPC Series – WV | $75.00 | A fee per credit hour for students taking classes taught at a local high school. Early entrance students taking classes on campus pay regular tuition. |
| Graduate Graduation Fee | $190.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| EdD Graduation Fee | $250.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Late Graduation Fee | $110.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Orientation Fee | $125.00 | A one-time mandatory fee for all Freshman and first-time transfer students regardless of whether or not an orientation session is attended. |
| Parking Permit Fee | $45.00 | A per-semester fee to park a vehicle on campus (except the Highlands Center). A request to waive the fee may be submitted to Student Services, Room 107, Shaw Hall, by the deadline. |
| Special Equity Fee | $84.00 | A fee used solely for the purpose of complying with provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972. This fee is included in the full time tuition rate. |
| Study Abroad Registration Fee(< 3 mo.) | $100.00 | A fee charged per applicable course. |
| Study Abroad Registration Fee(> 3 mo) | $250.00 | A fee charged per applicable course. |
| Undergraduate Graduation Fee | $160.00 | A fee charged per occurrence. |
| Topper Ready Book Fee | $26/Credit Hour | Applicable to all undergraduate courses. |
| MS SLP Software Fee | $550.00 | A fee per applicable graduate course. |
| MACP Test Prep Fee | $1,300.00 | A fee per applicable graduate course. |
| Assessment Testing Fee | $55.00 | A fee charged when registered for MGT 498. |
| AI Applications – College of Business | $125.00 | A fee charged for GBUS 315. |
| Badges – Student Teacher/DH/Nursing | $5.00 | A fee charged for student identification badges for certain majors. |
| BOR Degree Program Fees | $300.00 | A fee charged for prior learning portfolio assessment. |
| Capital Fee | $400.00 | A fee to provide improvements to campus. This fee is included in the tuition rate. |
| CEU Course Fee | $225.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Check Reissue Fee | $20.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Chemistry Lab Supplies Kit | $50.00 | A fee for CHEM 101. |
| Clinical Nursing Course Fee | $100.00 | A fee for lab supplies and simulation. |
| Clinical Practicum Fee | $100.00 | A fee for SPA 403 |
| College of Business Course Fee | $75.00 | A fee for course materials. MKT535 |
| College of Business Course Fee | $50.00 | A fee for course materials MGT580 |
| College of Business – Financial Planning Platform Fee | $50.00 | A fee charged when registered for FIN 321. |
| Dental Hygiene – Dental Materials Lab | $30.00 | DH 268 Dental Materials (Spring). |
| Dental Hygiene – Instrument Kit Clinic 1 | $1,694.00 | A fee charged when registered for DH 186 Clinic Lab. |
| Dental Hygiene – Instrument Kits Receipts | $148.00 | DH 386 Clinic IV Lab |
| Dental Hygiene Loupes & Supplies | $1,728.00 | A fee charged when registered for DH 381 Clinic Lab. |
| Dental Hygiene Supplies | $1,488.00 | A fee charged when registered for DH 286 Clinic Lab. |
| Dental Hygiene- X-ray XCP Instruments | $283.00 | A fee charged when registered for DH 238 Radiography Lab. |
| Diploma Replacement Fee | $25.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| EdD Dissertation Fee | $500.00 | A fee tied to EDLM 614, EDLM 624, EDLM 634 |
| EMS Course Fee | $140.00 | A fee tied to SDE 252 |
| First Aid Course Fee | $50.00 | A fee tied to SDE 232 |
| Key Replacement – Dorm Key Replacement – Firearms Locker | $150.00 $25.00 | A fee per occurrence. A fee per occurrence. |
| Late Payment Fee | $110.00 | A per-semester fee added to the student’s invoice if payment guidelines are not followed. |
| Late Registration Fee | $100.00 | A per-semester fee applicable to late registration. |
| Learning Management System Fee “Respondus” | $10.00 | Charged to all UG and GR students. (Excludes dual-enrollment) |
| Life Science Lab Kit | $50.00 | A fee for BIO 106. |
| MAED/Reading Course Fee | $100.00 | A fee for LETRS Courses. |
| Marching Hilltoppers Band Fee | $250.00 | A fee for MUS 263 (1st year only.) |
| Master in Clinical Psychology Course Fee | $550.00 | Fee charged when registered for PSYC 562, PSYC 563, PSYC 564. |
| Master in Clinical Psychology Testing Fee | $550.00 | Fee charged when registered for PSYC 540, PSYC 561, or PSYC 563. |
| MCAT Preparation Fee | $1,300.00 | Fee applicable to MCAT Preparation. |
| MS SLP Application Fee | $40.00 | |
| MS SLP Commitment Fee | $250.00 | |
| Music Course Fee | $100.00 | A fee per course. |
| Music Lab and Studio Fee | $50.00 | A fee for MUS 246 and 287. |
| Nursing ATI Fee | $554.00 | A fee for NUR 319,320, and 439. |
| Police-Accident Reports Police-Repeated Nuisance Calls Police-Ticket Processing (per procedure 014) Police – Immobolizer Fee (per procedure 014) | $25.00 $10.00 $75.00 $70.00 | A fee per occurrence. A fee per occurrence. A fee per occurrence. A fee per occurrence. |
| Physician Assistant Course Fee | $500.00 | A fee for PA 570 and PA 571. |
| Private Music Lessons Fee | $300.00 | A fee per semester. |
| Red Cross Certification Fee | $50.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Registration Reinstatement Fee | $25.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Returned Check Charge | $25.00 | A fee per each instance of a returned check or returned ACH transaction |
| Theater Course Fee | $50.00 | A fee for THE 135,230,235,320,335, and 435. |
| Topper Card Replacement Fee | $25.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Topper Card Damaged Fee | $20.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Transcript Fee | $12.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Transcript – Priority | $25.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Tuition Payment Plan Fee | $30.00 | A fee per occurrence. |
| Wire Transfer Fee | $50.00 | A fee per occurrence |
| Work Life Credit Fee | $375.00 | A fee per occurrence, plus an additional $15.00 per credit hour. |
| Zoo Science Course Fee | $1777.00 | A fee for undergraduate BIO 180,280,288,380,382, 384,386,450,452,454, and 471. |
| Zoo Science Course Fee | $1777.00 | A fee for Graduate BIO 520, 540, 543, 545, 547,549, 552, 554, and 556. |
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Hilltopper
West Liberty University is a place where you can pursue your dreams and prepare for the future. With more than 60 programs, a vibrant campus life, small classes, and an affordable cost, the quality education you’ll get at West Liberty is like no other.