Tuition and Fees
West Virginia University uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine eligibility for scholarships, low-interest student loans, and grants for graduate and undergraduate students. Adult students are strongly encouraged to fill out the form because income is not the only determinant for awards. The priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 1 but Financial Aid office continues to review and award aid through the two largest programs-the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Direct Loan Program-throughout the year.
The cost of courses offered through Extended Learning varies according to program. Below is a general overview of tuition costs. The definition of each of the fees which make up tuition are explained here. However, some programs are available to non-residents at resident rates through the Southern Regional Education Board or at a reduced rate through the Regional Incentive Fee for counties bordering West Virginia. Note: not all programs are available in all areas.
Please follow the links below to calculate the cost of your course(s).
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Students taking classes are charged depending on the college of their major. For example, a student majoring in business will be charged the College of Business and Economics rate even if he or she is taking a psychology class. If you are taking classes one time only and are not in a major at WVU, please see the guest pass rate.
Students enrolled in Extended Learning classes do not have access to the Student Recreation Center or athletic facilities because they do not pay the full fees that on-campus students do. However, off-campus students may choose to pay an optional fee of $271.00 per semester. This provides access to the student recreation center, the PRT, and athletic events (if tickets are available). Information on student ticket distribution for home football games can be found at https://www.ticketreturn.com/wvu. Students who wish to pay this fee can do so by visiting the Office of Student Accounts located in the basement of Stewart Hall or by calling (304) 293-4006.
Billing Questions
Students will receive an e-mail via their MIX account when bills are due and they can easily pay through the STAR Information System. Students have an option of adding their parents' e-mail address to this notification. For more information please see http://finance.wvu.edu/osa/billing.cfm. Students enrolled in both on campus and online undergraduate courses may experience delays with their financial aid.
Undergraduate Programs 2011-12 Tuition and Fees
| Undergraduate Tuition Bill by Student's Major | Resident Fees Per Credit Hour | Non-Resident Fee Per Credit Hour | SREC Options* |
| Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | $271.00 | $799.00 | Yes |
| College of Business and Economics | $266.00 | $787.00 | Yes |
| College of Creative Arts | $231.00 | $737.00 | Yes |
| College of Creative Arts Theatre majors | $237.00 | $743.00 | Yes |
| College of Human Resources and Education Depending upon major program | $242.00 - $261.00 | $753.00 - $783.00 | Yes |
| College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | $231.00 | $737.00 | Yes |
| Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design | $254.00 | $768.00 | Yes |
| Eberly College of Arts and Sciences B.A.Pathway Multidisciplinary Studies RBA | $231.00 | $737.00 | Yes |
| Guest Pass Students | $231.00 | $737.00 | Yes |
| Health Sciences Dental Hygiene | $290.00 | $898.00 | Yes |
| Health Sciences Medical Technology, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy | $287.00 | $904.00 | Yes |
| Health Sciences Nursing | $292.00 | $870.00 | Yes |
| Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism | $242.00 | $753.00 | Yes |
| Undergraduate Academic Services Center (and all students in Pre-Majors) | $231.00 | $737.00 | Yes |
Special Notes
*SREC Options: Some online classes are offered at resident tuition rates through our partnership with the SREC. This column indicates there may be courses in this college offered to all students at one rate.
- Laboratory courses may have an additional fee for each course.
- Individual programs may have additional fees.
- Costs are subject to change. Tuition and fees for graduate and professional can be found below.
Graduate Programs 2011-12 Tuition and Fees
| College | Resident Per Credit Hour | Non-Resident Per Credit Hour | Other Per Credit Hour |
| Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | |||
| Safety Management | $393.00 | $1095.00 | |
| Software Engineering | $393.00 | $393.00[2] | |
| College of Business and Economics | |||
| Executive MBA (Site-based or Online Degree) | $663.00 | $1493.00 | 1095.00[1] |
| Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation Certificate (FAFI) | $675.00 | $1514.00 | |
| Other graduate majors (non-EMBA) | $532.00 | $1371.00 | |
| College of Creative Arts | |||
| All Programs | $340.00 | $1012.00 | |
| College of Human Resources and Education | |||
| Educational Leadership Ed.D. | $355.00 | $1034.00 | |
| Educational Leadership M.A. | $355.00 | $1034.00 | |
| Elementary Education | $369.00 | $369.00[2] | |
| Instructional Design and Technology | $354.00 | $354.00[2] | |
| Reading | $384.00 | $1077.00 | |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | $354.00 | $354.00[2] | |
| Secondary Education | $369.00 | $369.00[2] | |
| Special Education 4580 - 4587 | $374.00 | $374.00[2] | |
| College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences | |||
| Athletic Coaching | $340.00 | $340.00[2] | |
| Physical Education Teacher Education | $340.00 | $340.00[2] | |
| Sport Management | $340.00 | $340.00[2] | |
| Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Design | |||
| All Programs | $370.00 | $1054.00 | |
| Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | |||
| Communication Studies | $340.00 | $1012.00 | $717.00[1] |
| Legal Studies | $340.00 | $340.00[2] | |
| Non Profit Management | $340.00 | $1012.00 | |
| Public Administration | $340.00 | $1012.00 | |
| Social Work | $340.00 | $1012.00 | $717.00[1] |
| Health Sciences | |||
| Emergency Medicine | $548.00 | $548.00 | |
| Nursing M.A./D.N.P. | $419.00 | $1247.00 | |
| Occupational Therapy | $483.00 | $1400.00 | |
| Public Health | $477.00 | $1386.00 | |
| School Health | $423.00 | $423.00 | |
| Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism | |||
| Integrated Marketing Communication | $498.00 | $798.00[3] | |
Special Notes
1 Regional Incentive Fee for non-resident students in off-campus programs. Click here for current programs and locations.
2 Resident tuition rate offered through SREC.
3 Resident tuition rate offered through SREC but differential fees for non-residents.
Refund Request
Appeals for refund of student charges should be sent to OSA@mail.wvu.edu and copy Extended Learning at elearn@mail.wvu.edu. Appeals should be filed with in 14 days of the event. Please follow up with Extended Learning if you do not receive a response with in 2 business days at 1-800-253-2762 or elearn@mail.wvu.edu.
