Institute, WV · Public university · Suburb (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,647 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $14,385 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,214 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,389 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $19,182 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $11,791 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,391 less than the sticker price — about 39% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (129), Track & Field (80), Baseball (40), Basketball (17), Golf (8), Tennis (7) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (48), Soccer (25), Volleyball (21), Basketball (20), Softball (20), Tennis (6) |
| Softball conference | MEC |
| Head softball coach | Mattie Best |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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