Campus of West Virginia University at Parkersburg

    West Virginia University at Parkersburg

    Parkersburg, WV, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Baccalaureate/associate college

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    West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost & Financial Aid

    Students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg paid an average net price of $10,267 a year after grants and scholarships.

    West Virginia University at Parkersburg average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $10,267

    $9,649 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $4,612
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $9,124
    Average net price
    $10,267
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    36.9%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    West Virginia University at Parkersburg cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    48%
    Books and supplies
    15%
    Other costs
    37%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $4,612
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $9,124
    Books and supplies
    $1,500
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $9,685

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    17.5%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $14,622
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $166

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at West Virginia University at Parkersburg: the college's own scholarships, programs from WV and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • WV program · Residents of WV · GPA 3.0+

    • WV program · Residents of WV

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      State · WV

      WV STEM Scholarship

      West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

      Award
      Up to $3,000
      Closes
      Mar 1, 2027
      • Merit-based
      • One-time
    • WV program · Residents of WV · need-based

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      State · WV

      West Virginia Higher Education Grant

      West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

      Award
      Amount varies
      Varies with financial need and annual funding
      Closes
      Apr 15, 2027
      • Need-based
      • Renewable
    • WV program · Residents of WV

    • WV program · Residents of WV

    • WV program · Residents of WV

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      State · WV

      West Virginia Invests

      West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • One-time

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