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ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST
AFFORDABLE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

Compare us with other colleges and you’ll see how favorably we stack up. 

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Listed costs are based on two semesters with a minimum of 12 credits each. 

Tuition rates of Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree for West Virginia Residents, Metro and Non-residents.
Tuition Rates Associate Degree
Per Year		 Bachelor Degree
Per Year
WV Residents $5,280 $6,432
WV Invests Eligible Majors $4,500 N/A
Metro $8,376 $9,840
Non-Residents $13,200 $14,712

Program Tuition, books, and supplies are not included in amounts listed above. 


Metro fees available to residents of:

  • Maryland: Allegany and Garrett Counties
  • Pennsylvania: Bedford, Fayette and Somerset Counties
  • Virginia: Frederick County and City of Winchester

Scholarships Financial Aid Net Price Calculator

Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Please see the Estimate Costs & Aid webpage for how to estimate and plan for other potential expenses.




wv invests grant program


Earn an Associate Degree for Free 
*Available to WV Residents Only

Housing and Food

Need to get a quick housing and food rate? Our housing and food are very affordable.

Rates for room and board cost per year.
Rates Cost Per Year
Housing $5,698
Food $5,128

(*Estimated rates for 2024-25. Rates are subject to change. Listed costs are based on two semesters with a minimum of 12 credits each. Housing and food costs are based on double occupancy in a residence hall and a 15-meal plan.   Calculate your cost.)


Housing and Food Per Semester

We’re committed to providing affordable, quality education. And because we know financial aid is vital to making that happen, we work with every student to come up with the grants, scholarships and other resources needed.

Tuition Per Semester

Associate Degree Programs
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,328 $312 - Not applicable $2,640
Non-Resident $6,288 $312 - Not applicable $6,600
Metro $3,876 $312 - Not applicable $4,188
Associate Degree - Applied Sciences Division Two-Year Mjaors in Applied Sciences Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,328 $312 $108 $2,748
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $2,250 $312 $108 $2,670
Non-Resident $6,288 $312 $108 $6,708
Metro $3,876 $312 $108 $4,296
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts Division Two-Year Majors in Liberal Arts Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,328 $312 $96 $2,736
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $2,250 $312 $96 $2,658
Non-Resident $6,288 $312 $96 $6,696
Metro $3,876 $312 $96 $4,284
Associate Degree - STEM Division Two-Year Majors in STEM Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,328 $312 $120 $2,760
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $2,250 $312 $120 $2,682
Non-Resident $6,288 $312 $120 $6,720
Metro $3,876 $312 $120 $4,308
Bachelor's Degree 2
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,904 $312 - Not applicable $3,216
Non-Resident $7,044 $312 - Not applicable $7,356
Metro $4,608 $312 - Not applicable $4,920
Bachelor's Degree 2 - Applied Sciences Division Four-Year Majors in Applied Sciences Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,904 $312 $108 $3,324
Non-Resident $7,044 $312 $108 $7,464
Metro $4,608 $312 $108 $5,028
Bachelor's Degree 2 - Liberal Arts Division Four-Year Majors in Liberal Arts Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,904 $312 $96 $3,312
Non-Resident $7,044 $312 $96 $7,452
Metro $4,608 $312 $96 $5,016
Bachelor's Degree 2 - STEM Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,904 $312 $120 $3,336
Non-Resident $7,044 $312 $120 $7,476
Metro $4,608 $312 $120 $5,040
Bachelor's Degree 3 - Nursing (BSN) Nursing (BSN) Program Information
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $3,000 $372 $2,844 $6,216
Non-Resident $8,112 $372 $6,984 $15,468

High School ACCESS: University Tuition Per Credit Hour:

  • Resident - $25/credit hour
  • Non-resident - $75/credit hour

High School ACCESS Students
  1. University Fees are only assessed during the Fall & Spring semesters.
  2. The bachelor rate is assessed to students after completing an AAS degree and enrolling in one of Potomac State's Bachelors degree programs.
  3. The bachelor rate is assessed to students upon acceptance into the BSN Program. Non-Resident students enrolled in the BSN Program are not eligible for Metro Tuition.

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We also have campuses in Beckley and Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about what makes each campus unique.

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Office of Enrollment Services

WVU Potomac State College

75 Arnold Street 

Keyser, WV 26726


Phone: 304.788.6820

Toll Free: 1.800.262.7332 


Email:  Go2PSC@mail.wvu.edu


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SAT: 5539   ACT: 4529   TOEFL: 5539   FAFSA: 003827  

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