How much has West Virginia Northern CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

33.31%

In-State

25.35%

Out-of-State

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%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

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.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

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.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,530$10,130-
2016-17$3,684$10,6204.84%
2017-18$4,036$11,1785.25%
2018-19$4,107$11,4032.01%
2019-20$4,155$11,5951.68%
2020-21$4,317$11,9012.64%
2021-22$4,300$12,0281.07%
2022-23$4,394$12,3622.78%
2023-24$4,544$12,7282.96%
2024-25$4,706$12,698-0.24%
West Virginia Northern Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

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.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange 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$1,65846.08%
2024-25$1,658

Living Costs Changes

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.

YearLiving Off CampusChange 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$7,8254.04%
2022-23$8,2925.97%
2023-24$12,83254.75%
2024-25$12,514-2.48%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between West Virginia Northern Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase 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

  1. S
    Student (Current student as of September 2026)
    • July 14, 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.