West Virginia University at Parkersburg

What is the cost of studying for a year at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, published full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $5,476 for West Virginia residents and $9,424 for out-of-state students. Those totals combine reported tuition of $5,376 or $9,324, respectively, with $100 in required fees.

• West Virginia resident, full time: $5,376 tuition plus $100 required fees.
• Out-of-state student, full time: $9,324 tuition plus $100 required fees.
• Part-time tuition: $224 per credit hour for residents or $389 per credit hour for out-of-state students, before any applicable additional charges.

Tuition and required fees are not a complete annual budget. Students also need to allow for books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and housing and food obtained independently of the college. Program materials, clinical requirements, or other course charges may add to the amount owed. WVU Parkersburg does not provide college-operated housing, so a student's living expenses will depend heavily on individual circumstances.

Financial aid changes what a student may ultimately pay. In the 2024-25 institutional figures, 95% of students received some form of financial aid, while 18% had student loans; loans must generally be repaid and should not be counted as a tuition discount. Students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, and eligible residents should investigate West Virginia aid and institutional scholarships. An individual aid offer and cost-of-attendance budget provide a better estimate than the published tuition figure alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at West Virginia University at Parkersburg?

WVU Parkersburg students can explore part-time work alongside their studies, but Federal Work-Study is different from an ordinary student job. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program; eligibility generally depends on the FAFSA, available funding, and the student's aid offer. Being eligible does not itself guarantee a position or pay wages in advance.

Students seeking campus employment should ask financial aid or the relevant hiring office which positions are currently open, whether they require Work-Study eligibility, and how to apply. An off-campus job or internship may offer useful experience without being part of Federal Work-Study.

For career development, the institution reports access to individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview support, job listings, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Students can use those services to explore a major or prepare an application, but the availability of career support is not an employment guarantee.