Ohio Tuition Reciprocity Agreement

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are directly admitted to approved majors can enroll at WVU and pay in-state tuition rates. Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, and we strongly encourage students to work with their WVU admissions counselor, Jody Kilpatrick, to learn more about the program.

Students must be admitted to the University and directly admitted to the approved major.
A list of eligible majors is published annually and may change from year-to-year. Continuing students receive the in-state tuition rate provided that they maintain renewal requirements.
In most cases, students receiving the Ohio Reciprocity reduced tuition are not eligible for merit scholarships.
Ohio Reciprocity tuition applies to 8 semesters plus summer study. Once exhausted, students are assessed the out-of-state tuition rate.
Students are evaluated for their major plan of study at the end of each term.

Students are removed from the program if not progressing in their approved reciprocity major.
They must remain in good academic standing (2.0 overall GPA), meet requirements for the reciprocity major (which may include a GPA greater than 2.0), and meet 30 earned credit hours during the academic year, including summer term.
Students who lose eligibility have a limited time to appeal with the Provost Office. If denied eligibility, out-of-state tuition and fees will be assessed.
If dual majoring, both majors must be approved Ohio Reciprocity majors. First-time students are not approved for dual majors until meeting with their academic adviser during New Student Orientation.
For more information, please visit the Office of the Provost website for tuition agreements.