Real costs by state · West Virginia · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 9 West Virginia public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $11,184 and $18,710 per year — the lowest at Fairmont State University. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University | $20,018 | $11,184 |
| Marshall University | $22,022 | $11,227 |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $18,907 | $11,861 |
| Concord University | $20,434 | $13,336 |
| West Virginia State University | $19,772 | $13,798 |
| Shepherd University | $19,601 | $14,000 |
| Bluefield State University | $21,839 | $17,058 |
| West Liberty University | $23,809 | $17,362 |
| West Virginia University | $26,415 | $18,710 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
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