Education Costs

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is the annual direct cost of the program. Use the drop down menu below to view the current yearly tuition.

Financial aid is available up to the full Cost of Attendance (COA). Estimated COA includes tuition and fees, books, equipment, transportation and any living expenses associated with the time enrolled.

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Financial Aid budgets are constructed from various components:

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Books and Supplies
  • Room and Board
  • Transportation
  • NBOME Fees
  • Medical and Dental
  • Personal Expenses
  • Dependent Care on an individual basis
  • Special Circumstances on an individual basis

Estimated Cost of Attendance

D.O. Budgets 2026–2027

Budget Maximums

First year

In-state: $63,088

Out-of-state: $95,888

Second year

In-state: $63,044

Out-of-state: $95,844

Third year

In-state: $63,939

Out-of-state: $96,739

Fourth year

In-state: $63,938

Out-of-state: $96,738

First Year Budget Details

Tuition and Fees

In-State Residents: $23,594

Out-of-State Residents: $56,394

Books and Supplies

$5,116

  • Technology Fee: $1,360
  • Books: $916
  • Internet (home): $1,000
  • Scrubs: $174
  • White Coat: $66
  • Medical Equiptment: $1,600

Rent

$9,110

  • Rent: $9,000
  • Domicile Insurance: $110

  • Utilities

    $4,940

  • Electricity: $1,740
  • Heat: $1,300
  • Phone: $1,000
  • Water/Sewer/Cable/Trash: $900

  • Food

    $5,500

  • Groceries: $4,000
  • Restaurants: $1,500

  • Transportation

    $6,490

  • Gasoline: $5,000
  • Insurance: $970
  • Maintenance/repairs: $520

  • Medical and Dental

    $6,188

  • Health Insurance Allowance: $5,188
  • Insurance Deductible: $500
  • Optometry: $200
  • Dental: $300

  • Personal

    $2,150

  • Clothing: $900
  • Recreation: $500
  • Other/emergency: $750

Second Year Budget Details

Tuition and Fees

In-State Residents: $23,594

Out-of-State Residents: $56,394

Books and Supplies

$3,072

  • Technology Fee: $1,160
  • Books:(received prior year) $0
  • Internet (home): $1,000
  • COMLEX Level 1: $745
  • Drug Screen/Background Check: $167

Rent

$9,110

  • Rent: $9,000
  • Domicile Insurance: $110

  • Utilities

    $4,940

  • Electricity: $1,740
  • Heat: $1,300
  • Phone: $1,000
  • Water/Sewer/Cable/Trash: $900

  • Food

    $5,500

  • Groceries: $4,000
  • Restaurants: $1,500

  • Transportation

    $8,490

  • Gasoline: $5,000
  • Insurance: $970
  • Maintenance/repairs: $520
  • Moving Expense: $2,000

  • Medical and Dental

    $6,188

  • Health Insurance Allowance: $5,188
  • Insurance Deductible: $500
  • Optometry: $200
  • Dental: $300

  • Personal

    $2,150

  • Clothing: $900
  • Recreation: $500
  • Other/emergency: $750

Third Year Budget Details

Tuition and Fees

In-State Residents: $23,594

Out-of-State Residents: $56,394

Books and Supplies

$3,037

  • Technology Fee: $1,160
  • Books: $0
  • Internet (home): $1,000
  • Lab Coats: $132
  • COMLEX Level 2: $745

Rent

$9,110

  • Rent: $9,000
  • Domicile Insurance: $110

  • Utilities

    $4,940

  • Electricity: $1,740
  • Heat: $1,300
  • Phone: $1,000
  • Water/Sewer/Cable/Trash: $900

  • Food

    $6,850

  • Groceries: $4,000
  • Restaurants: $2,850

  • Transportation

    $8,070

  • Gasoline: $6,580
  • Insurance: $970
  • Maintenance/repairs: $520

  • Medical and Dental

    $6,188

  • Health Insurance Allowance: $5,188
  • Insurance Deductible: $500
  • Optometry: $200
  • Dental: $300

  • Personal

    $2,150

  • Clothing: $900
  • Recreation: $500
  • Other/emergency: $750

Fourth Year Budget Details

Tuition and Fees

In-State Residents: $23,594

Out-of-State Residents: $56,394

Books and Supplies

$9,238

  • Technology Fee: $1,160
  • Books(received prior year): $0
  • Internet (home): $800
  • Interview Expenses: $4,000
  • ERSA Application Fee: $2,906
  • Graduation Fee: $50
  • Cap & Gown: $190
  • Lab Coats: $132

Rent

$7,310

  • Rent: $7,200
  • Domicile Insurance: $110

  • Utilities

    $3,952

  • Electricity: $1,392
  • Heat: $1,040
  • Phone: $800
  • Water/Sewer/Cable/Trash: $720

  • Food

    $5,480

  • Groceries: $3,200
  • Restaurants: $2,280

  • Transportation

    $6,456

  • Gasoline: $5,264
  • Insurance: $776
  • Maintenance/repairs: $416

  • Medical and Dental

    $6,188

  • Health Insurance Allowance: $5,188
  • Insurance Deductible: $500
  • Optometry: $200
  • Dental: $300

  • Personal

    $1,720

  • Clothing: $720
  • Recreation: $400
  • Other/emergency: $600

MSBS Budget 2026-2027

Budget Maximums

In-state

$33,495

Out-of-state

$53,495

Full Budget Details

Tuition and Fees

In-State Residents: $12,000

Out-of-State Residents: $32,000

Books and Supplies

$2,533

  • Technology Fee: $700
  • Books: $316
  • Internet (home): $900
  • Drug Screen/Background Check: $167
  • Graduation Fee: $50
  • Lab Fees: $400

Rent

$7,310

  • Rent: $7,200
  • Domicile Insurance: $110

  • Utilities

    $3,952

  • Electricity: $1,392
  • Heat: $1,040
  • Phone: $800
  • Water/Sewer/Cable/Trash: $720

  • Food

    $4,400

  • Groceries: $3,200
  • Restaurants: $1,200

  • Transportation

    $2,000

  • Gasoline and Auto Cost: $2,000

  • Medical and Dental

    $500

  • Health Insurance Allowance: $0
  • Insurance Deductible: $0
  • Optometry: $200
  • Dental: $300

  • Personal

    $800

  • Clothing, recreation, other: 800

Other Fees

Fees to be charged when incurred.

  • National Board Fee (COMLEX) — $715
  • Late Registration Fee — $30
  • Returned Check Charge — $40
  • Diploma Replacement — $30
  • Transcript/Diploma/National Board Results — $6/$10
  • Dean's Letters of Evaluation - Processing Fee (five free) — $3
  • Remediation Fee (per course) — $500
  • Immunization Badge — $50
  • Replacement ID/Prox Card — $25

Fees are subject to change by West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.

National Board (COMLEX) fees are set by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. and are subject to change.