West Virginia Northern CC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,130 (2015) to $12,698 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 25.35% over the past 10 years.
The 2025 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2024) at West Virginia Northern Community College.
West Virginia Northern CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the West Virginia's average increase rate of 15.87%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 43.03% from 2015 ($18,786).
For the current academic year 2024-2025, West Virginia Northern CC's COA is $26,870, which is decreased by -1.28% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to West Virginia Northern CC's COA over the past 10 years.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2015-16 | - | - | $12,186 | $18,786 | - |
| 2016-17 | - | - | $12,340 | $19,276 | 2.61% |
| 2017-18 | - | - | $12,692 | $19,834 | 2.89% |
| 2018-19 | - | - | $12,763 | $20,059 | 1.13% |
| 2019-20 | - | - | $12,811 | $20,251 | 0.96% |
| 2020-21 | - | - | $12,973 | $20,557 | 1.51% |
| 2021-22 | - | - | $13,260 | $20,988 | 2.10% |
| 2022-23 | - | - | $13,821 | $21,789 | 3.82% |
| 2023-24 | - | - | $19,034 | $27,218 | 24.92% |
| 2024-25 | - | - | $18,878 | $26,870 | -1.28% |
The tuition & fees have increased 25.35% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,904. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at West Virginia Northern Community College over last the 10 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Change By Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2015-16 | $3,530 | $10,130 | - |
| 2016-17 | $3,684 | $10,620 | 4.84% |
| 2017-18 | $4,036 | $11,178 | 5.25% |
| 2018-19 | $4,107 | $11,403 | 2.01% |
| 2019-20 | $4,155 | $11,595 | 1.68% |
| 2020-21 | $4,317 | $11,901 | 2.64% |
| 2021-22 | $4,300 | $12,028 | 1.07% |
| 2022-23 | $4,394 | $12,362 | 2.78% |
| 2023-24 | $4,544 | $12,728 | 2.96% |
| 2024-25 | $4,706 | $12,698 | -0.24% |
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,658, and it has increased 46.08% from the year 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $1,135 | - |
| 2016-17 | $1,135 | |
| 2017-18 | $1,135 | |
| 2018-19 | $1,135 | |
| 2019-20 | $1,135 | |
| 2020-21 | $1,135 | |
| 2021-22 | $1,135 | |
| 2022-23 | $1,135 | |
| 2023-24 | $1,658 | 46.08% |
| 2024-25 | $1,658 |
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 61.08% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at West Virginia Northern Community College.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $7,521 | - |
| 2016-17 | $7,521 | |
| 2017-18 | $7,521 | |
| 2018-19 | $7,521 | |
| 2019-20 | $7,521 | |
| 2020-21 | $7,521 | |
| 2021-22 | $7,825 | 4.04% |
| 2022-23 | $8,292 | 5.97% |
| 2023-24 | $12,832 | 54.75% |
| 2024-25 | $12,514 | -2.48% |
The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between West Virginia Northern Community College and similar schools.
| 2025 | 2024 | Increase Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Northern Community College | $12,698 ($4,706) | $12,728 ($4,544) | -0.24% |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | $8,808 ($4,752) | $7,848 ($4,344) | 12.23% |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | $13,660 ($5,762) | $13,262 ($5,594) | 3.00% |
| BridgeValley Community & Technical College | $12,428 ($5,800) | $11,748 ($5,282) | 5.79% |
| New River Community and Technical College | $9,646 ($5,156) | $8,140 ($5,158) | 18.50% |
| Mountwest Community and Technical College | $12,304 ($4,938) | $12,004 ($4,818) | 2.50% |
Ratings & Review
Student (Current student as of September 2026)
The Education Program offers online, flexible programs that fit a working lifestyle!
West Virginia Northern has a great Education program. This allowed me to work a full time job, be a parent, and attend school. The classes were online and affordable. I would highly recommend this program!
Student strongly recommends the school.