MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors has approved a tuition increase students will pay more in tuition for the 2027-2028 academic year.
On the WVU Morgantown campus, undergraduate tuition will increase by $216 per semester for West Virginia residents and $636 per semester for nonresidents.
Graduate tuition will increase by $252 per semester for residents and $666 per semester for nonresidents. Traditional university fees will also increase by $24 for undergraduate students and $27 for graduate students, while the Mountaineer Athletics Advantage Fee will remain unchanged after doubling from $125 to $250 in June of 2026.
Chief Financial Officer Chris Kabourek said they want those considering WVU to know what the tuition and fees are to allow them time to plan for the expense.
“By setting our rates now, we can provide students with tuition and merit scholarship information in their acceptance letters to join the Mountaineer family — giving them real numbers and more time to make an informed decision,” Kabourek said.
The board also approved a new cost structure for Morgantown residence halls to provide options that fit more budgets. The least expensive option will be $182 less per semester, while most other room rates will increase by about $266 per semester compared to current rates.
WVU President Michael T. Benson said this is important for the university’s future.
“Looking ahead to Fall 2027 across all our campuses, early momentum is building at a dramatic pace — with strong, multi-digit gains in incoming applications, a significant increase in admitted students, and early enrollment deposits pacing well ahead of previous years,” Benson said. “We are aggressively taking WVU into new recruiting markets, while prioritizing existing strategic markets like southwestern Pennsylvania.”