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AFFORDABLE FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES

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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 $5,040 $6,144
WV Invests Eligible Majors $4,760 N/A
Metro $8,016 $9,408
Non-Residents $12,624 $14,088

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

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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

Room & Board

Need to get a quick room and board rate? Our room and board are very affordable.

Rates for room and board cost per year.
Rates Cost Per Year
Room $5,698
Board $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. Room and board costs are based on double occupancy in a residence hall and a 15-meal plan. Calculate your cost.)


Room & Board 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 $2,208 $312 - Not applicable $2,520
Non-Resident $6,000 $312 - Not applicable $6,312
Metro $3,696 $312 - Not applicable $4,008
Associate Degree - Applied Sciences Division Two-Year Mjaors in Applied Sciences Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,208 $312 $108 $2,628
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $1,948 $312 $108 $2,368
Non-Resident $6,000 $312 $108 $6,420
Metro $3,696 $312 $108 $4,116
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts Division Two-Year Majors in Liberal Arts Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,208 $312 $96 $2,616
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $1,948 $312 $96 $2,356
Non-Resident $6,000 $312 $96 $6,408
Metro $3,696 $312 $96 $4,104
Associate Degree - STEM Division Two-Year Majors in STEM Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,208 $312 $120 $2,640
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) $1,948 $312 $120 $2,380
Non-Resident $6,000 $312 $120 $6,432
Metro $3,696 $312 $120 $4,128
Bachelor's Degree 2
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,760 $312 - Not applicable $3,072
Non-Resident $6,732 $312 - Not applicable $7,044
Metro $4,392 $312 - Not applicable $4,704
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 $2,760 $312 $108 $3,180
Non-Resident $6,732 $312 $108 $7,152
Metro $4,392 $312 $108 $4,812
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 $2,760 $312 $96 $3,168
Non-Resident $6,732 $312 $96 $7,140
Metro $4,392 $312 $96 $4,800
Bachelor's Degree 2 - STEM Division
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,760 $312 $120 $3,192
Non-Resident $6,732 $312 $120 $7,164
Metro $4,392 $312 $120 $4,824
Bachelor's Degree 3 - Nursing (BSN) Nursing (BSN) Program Information
Type/Location University Tuition University Fees 1 Program Tuition Total
Resident $2,760 $312 $2,856 $5,928
Non-Resident $6,732 $312 $7,740 $14,784

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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