How much has Potomac State College of West Virginia's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 32.21% from 2014 ($21,666), where Potomac State College of West Virginia's current cost is $28,644. In 2024, the COA is increased by 12.97% from last year.

The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $9,456 (2014) to $12,624 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 33.50% over the past 10 years.

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Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Potomac State College of West Virginia University over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 32.21% for that period where the last year costs were $28,644. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Year	Living On Campus		Living Off Campus		Change by Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Change by Year
2014-15	$15,690	$21,666	$15,690	$21,666	-
2015-16	$15,640	$21,856	$15,640	$21,856	0.88%
2016-17	$15,476	$21,836	$15,916	$22,276	-0.09%
2017-18	$15,944	$22,448	$16,108	$22,612	2.80%
2018-19	$16,532	$23,420	$16,348	$23,236	4.33%
2019-20	$17,016	$24,024	$16,816	$23,824	2.58%
2020-21	$16,984	$23,992	$16,816	$23,824	-0.13%
2021-22	$17,338	$24,490	$16,912	$24,064	2.08%
2022-23	$17,988	$25,356	$17,902	$25,270	3.54%
2023-24	$21,060	$28,644	$18,860	$26,444	12.97%

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 33.50% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $12,624. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Potomac State College of West Virginia University over last the 10 years.

Year	Undergraduate		Change By Year
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	Change By Year
2014-15	$3,480	$9,456	-
2015-16	$3,864	$10,080	6.60%
2016-17	$4,056	$10,416	3.33%
2017-18	$4,248	$10,752	3.23%
2018-19	$4,488	$11,376	5.80%
2019-20	$4,536	$11,544	1.48%
2020-21	$4,536	$11,544	0.00%
2021-22	$4,632	$11,784	2.08%
2022-23	$4,752	$12,120	2.85%
2023-24	$5,040	$12,624	4.16%

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Year	Books & Supplies	Change by Year
2014-15	$1,100	-
2015-16	$900	-18.18%
2016-17	$900	0.00%
2017-18	$900	0.00%
2018-19	$900	0.00%
2019-20	$950	5.56%
2020-21	$950	0.00%
2021-22	$950	0.00%
2022-23	$950	0.00%
2023-24	$950	0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 32.19% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 12.89% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

Year	Living On Campus	Living Off Campus	Change by Year
2014-15	$11,110	$11,110	-
2015-16	$10,876	$10,876	-2.11%
2016-17	$10,520	$10,960	-3.27%
2017-18	$10,796	$10,960	2.62%
2018-19	$11,144	$10,960	3.22%
2019-20	$11,530	$11,330	3.46%
2020-21	$11,498	$11,330	-0.28%
2021-22	$11,756	$11,330	2.24%
2022-23	$12,286	$12,200	4.51%
2023-24	$15,070	$12,870	22.66%

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How much has Potomac State College of West Virginia's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes