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$4,420Tuition
1,692Students
31%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,171Earnings
#14 in West VirginiaPublic4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,124
Average Net Price
$3,613
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.7%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,200
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,570
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$133/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
34.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
19.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $1,859
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,225
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,538
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,713
$110,001+ $9,367

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $4,420 sticker price at WVU Parkersburg. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,859 annually after aid. The net price climbs to $3,225 for middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) and reaches $7,713 for higher earners ($75,000-$110,000). Over four years, total costs range from about $7,400 to $30,900 depending on family income.

This community college keeps debt burdens manageable compared to four-year universities. Graduates carry a median debt of $12,570, translating to monthly payments of $133. With median earnings hitting $35,171 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent roughly 4.5% of income. Only 20% of students take federal loans, suggesting many graduate debt-free. Low-income West Virginia residents get the best financial deal here, paying less than $2,000 annually while building skills for steady employment in the Ohio Valley region.

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