Paying for Potomac State College of West Virginia University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,040 6.06%	$12,624 4.16%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Potomac State College of West Virginia University (Potomac State College of West Virginia) are $5,040 for West Virginia residents and $12,624 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,126 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,916. It could cover 46.86% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,144 for West Virginia residents and $22,728 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Potomac State College of West Virginia's 4-year tuition is $21,452 for West Virginia residents and $53,254 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $95,007 for West Virginia residents and $126,809 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $5,040 for West Virginia residents and $12,624 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.06% for West Virginia residents and increased by 4.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($5,108) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,126.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Potomac State College of West Virginia is $5,345 for West Virginia residents and $13,149 for out-of-state students, a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Potomac State College of West Virginia Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,752	$12,120	$12,286
2023-2024	$5,040	$12,624	$15,070
Change % 2023-2024	6.06%	4.16%	22.66%
2024-2025	$5,345	$13,149	$18,485

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Potomac State College of West Virginia. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $256 for West Virginia residents and $587 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$223	$544
	2023-2024	$256	$587
	2024-2025	$294	$633

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,070 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 22.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 5.49% compared to the previous year.

The Potomac State College of West Virginia's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,060 for state residents and $28,644 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $18,860 for state residents and $26,444 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Potomac State College of West Virginia
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$5,040
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$12,624
Room & Board	$11,900	$9,700
Personal Expenses	$3,170	$3,170
Books & Supplies	$950
COA (In-State)	$21,060	$18,860
COA (Out-of-State)	$28,644	$26,444

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Potomac State College of West Virginia Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Potomac State College of West Virginia?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Potomac State College of West Virginia is $21,452 for West Virginia residents and $53,254 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Potomac State College of West Virginia 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,166	$5,295	$5,428	$5,563	$21,452
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$12,894	$13,170	$13,451	$13,739	$53,254
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,295	$5,428	$5,563	$5,702	$21,988
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$13,170	$13,451	$13,739	$14,033	$54,393
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,428	$5,563	$5,702	$5,845	$22,538
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$13,451	$13,739	$14,033	$14,333	$55,557
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,563	$5,702	$5,845	$5,991	$23,101
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$13,739	$14,033	$14,333	$14,640	$56,745
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,702	$5,845	$5,991	$6,141	$23,679
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$14,033	$14,333	$14,640	$14,953	$57,959

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $95,007 for West Virginia residents and $126,809 for out-of-state students.

Potomac State College of West Virginia 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,079	$23,154	$24,288	$25,485	$95,007
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,807	$31,029	$32,312	$33,661	$126,809
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,154	$24,288	$25,485	$26,749	$99,677
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,029	$32,312	$33,661	$35,079	$132,082
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,288	$25,485	$26,749	$28,082	$104,605
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,312	$33,661	$35,079	$36,570	$137,624
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,485	$26,749	$28,082	$29,490	$109,806
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,661	$35,079	$36,570	$38,138	$143,450
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,749	$28,082	$29,490	$30,976	$115,296
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,079	$36,570	$38,138	$39,788	$149,576

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $71,343 for West Virginia residents and $103,145 for out-of-state students.

Potomac State College of West Virginia 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,163	$17,238	$18,372	$19,569	$71,343
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,891	$25,113	$26,396	$27,745	$103,145
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,238	$18,372	$19,569	$20,833	$76,013
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,113	$26,396	$27,745	$29,163	$108,418
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,372	$19,569	$20,833	$22,166	$80,941
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$26,396	$27,745	$29,163	$30,654	$113,960
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,569	$20,833	$22,166	$23,574	$86,142
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$27,745	$29,163	$30,654	$32,222	$119,786
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,833	$22,166	$23,574	$25,060	$91,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,163	$30,654	$32,222	$33,872	$125,912

	In-State	Out-of-State
Potomac State College of West Virginia University	$5,040	$12,624
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
West Virginia State University	$9,499	$15,219
Fairmont State University	$8,454	$18,372
Shepherd University	$8,642	$19,082