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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 $4,776 $5,856
WV Invests Eligible Majors $4,400 N/A
Metro $7,680 $9,024
Non-Residents $12,144 $13,560

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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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 $4,518
Board $4,868

(*Estimated rates for 2022-23. 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 

Resident University 
Tuition   
$2,136
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
-
Total 
$2,388
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$5,820
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition 
-  
Total
$6,072
Metro University 
Tuition
$3,588
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition 
-
Total 
$3,840

  Associate Degree - Applied Sciences Division 

  Two-Year Majors in Applied Sciences Division  
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,136
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$108
Total 
$2,496
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) University
Tuition

$1,948
University
Fees  1

$252
Program  
Tuition  
$108
Total
$2,308
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition 
$5,820
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$108
Total 
$6,180
Metro University 
Tuition
$3,588
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$108
Total 
$3,948

  Associate Degree - Liberal Arts Division 

  Two-Year Majors in Liberal Arts Division
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,136
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
$96
Total 
$2,484
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors) University
Tuition

$1,948
University  
Fees 1
$252
Program  
Tuition
$96
Total 
$2,296
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$5,820
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$96
Total 
$6,168
Metro University 
Tuition 
$3,588
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$96
Total 
$3,936

  Associate Degree - STEM Division 

  Two-Year Majors in STEM Division
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,136
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$120
Total 
$2,508
WV Invests Eligible Majors (list of majors)  
University  
Tuition
$1,948
University  
Fees 1
$252
Program  
Tuition
$120
Total
$2,320
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$5,820
University 
Fees  1              
$252
Program 
Tuition
$120
Total 
$6,192
Metro University 
Tuition
$3,588
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$120
Total 
$3,960

  Bachelor's Degree 
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,676
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
-
Total 
$2,928
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$6,528
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
-
Total 
$6,780
Metro University 
Tuition 
$4,260
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
-
Total
$4,512

  Bachelor's Degree  2 - Applied Sciences Division 

  Four-Year Majors in Applied Sciences Division
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,676
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
$108
Total 
$3,036
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$6,528
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
$108
Total 
$6,888
Metro University 
Tuition
$4,260
University 
Fees  1
$252
Program 
Tuition
$108
Total 
$4,620

  Bachelor's Degree  2 - Liberal Arts Division 

  Four-Year Majors in Liberal Arts Division
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,676
University 
Fees  1  
$252
Program 
Tuition
$96
Total 
$3,024
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$6,528
University 
Fees  1               
$252
Program 
Tuition  
$96
Total 
$6,876
Metro University 
Tuition 
$4,260
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$96
Total 
$4,608

  Bachelor's Degree  2 - STEM Division
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,676
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$120
Total 
$3,048
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition 
$6,528
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition
$120
Total 
$6,900
Metro University 
Tuition
$4,260
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$120
Total 
$4,632

  Bachelor's Degree  3 - Nursing (BSN)

  Nursing (BSN) Program Information 
Resident University 
Tuition
$2,676
University 
Fees  1 
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$2,760
Total 
$5,688
Non-
Resident
University 
Tuition
$6,528
University 
Fees  1              
$252
Program 
Tuition 
$7,500
Total 
$14,280

  High School ACCESS: 
University Tuition Per Credit Hour- $25  

 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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