The West Virginia University Board of Governors recently approved an estimated $1.2 billion budget for the coming fiscal year, including a tuition increase averaging a little more than 2.5% across the WVU system.

Resident-students will see a 2.62% increase or $120 per semester increase while tuition for non-resident students will rise by 2.88% or $372 per semester – both include a $12 university fee increase, calculated in part to pay for the costs associated with the Rec Center located in the new Reynolds Hall.

Housing rates will rise by 3% except at WVU Tech in Beckley, and driven in part by inflation, dining fees will increase by 4.5%.

“We remain extremely aware of our students and their families as they face the financial aspects of obtaining a college education, and so we are increasing scholarship opportunities to help students continue to pursue their purpose here at WVU,” said Paula Congelio, vice president for finance and chief financial officer. “At the same time, the University is also experiencing the effects of inflation as prices for goods, services and travel increase.”