Potomac State College of West Virginia University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,608

Cost of attendance at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$7,714
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,760

Cost of attendance at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average	$16,279
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was $8,063. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Potomac State College of West Virginia University net price calculator

$8,063

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.

West Virginia's average	$11,259
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Potomac State College of West Virginia University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,063	$214 (3%)	$6,197	$5,919	$9,989	$11,481	$12,147
2021	$8,277	$218 (3%)	$6,989	$7,693	$9,714	$13,132	$13,115
2020	$8,059	$77	$6,615	$6,933	$9,155	$12,480	$12,381
2019	$7,982	$155 (2%)	$7,397	$7,229	$10,074	$11,815	$12,695
2018	$7,827	$283 (4%)	$6,516	$6,894	$9,680	$12,080	$12,192
2017	$7,544	$576 (7%)	$6,646	$7,159	$9,191	$11,535	$12,259
2016	$8,120	$1,100 (16%)	$7,418	$7,180	$10,226	$12,254	$13,213
2015	$7,020	$513 (8%)	$5,532	$6,794	$9,025	$12,036	$12,563
2014	$6,507	--	$5,437	$5,876	$8,057	$10,325	$11,457

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Potomac State College of West Virginia University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,888	$72	$4,608	$11,330	$950
2021	$16,816	No change	$4,536	$11,330	$950
2020	$16,816	$468 (3%)	$4,536	$11,330	$950
2019	$16,348	$240 (1%)	$4,488	$10,960	$900
2018	$16,108	$192 (1%)	$4,248	$10,960	$900
2017	$15,916	$276 (2%)	$4,056	$10,960	$900
2016	$15,640	$50	$3,864	$10,876	$900
2015	$15,690	$570 (4%)	$3,480	$11,110	$1,100
2014	$15,120	$924 (7%)	$3,336	$10,684	$1,100
2013	$14,196	--	$3,178	$9,968	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Potomac State College of West Virginia University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 650 dormitories available to its students at $4,388 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $488 per month.
Does Potomac State College of West Virginia University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Potomac State College of West Virginia University for one academic year is $4,666, which works out to $518 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Potomac State College of West Virginia University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $950.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Potomac State College of West Virginia University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,750

If living off-campus, with family: $2,750

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,750
How much is Potomac State College of West Virginia University application fees?: Potomac State College of West Virginia University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Potomac State College of West Virginia University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$193	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$491	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Potomac State College of West Virginia University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,666	$4,388	N/A	0	650
2021	$4,486	$4,262	N/A	0	650
2020	$4,642	$4,138	N/A	0	650
2019	$4,506	$4,018	N/A	19	652
2018	$4,276	$3,900	N/A	19	715
2017	$4,132	$3,768	N/A	19	753
2016	$4,012	$4,464	N/A	19	725

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Potomac State College of West Virginia University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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