by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Potomac State College of West Virginia University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Potomac State College of West Virginia University came in at $5,280 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $13,200. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,280 | $13,200 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,280 | $13,200 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Potomac State College of West Virginia University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Potomac State College of West Virginia University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Potomac State College of West Virginia University is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Potomac State College of West Virginia University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,608 | $11,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,752 | $12,120 |
| One Year Ago | $5,040 | $12,624 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,280 | $13,200 |
The chart here shows how tuition at WVU Potomac State College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $13,802 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.65%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,525. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.93%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $13,718.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,525 | $13,718 |
| In 2 Years | $5,781 | $14,256 |
| In 3 Years | $6,049 | $14,815 |
| In 4 Years | $6,330 | $15,396 |
| In 5 Years | $6,624 | $16,000 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $58,185, or close to $23,685 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, check out the Potomac State College of West Virginia University Financial Aid page.
