by our College Data Analytics TeamOn this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.
Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of University of the Potomac - VA Campus. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.
To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of University of the Potomac - VA Campus including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.
We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for University of the Potomac - VA Campus.
Grant and scholarship aid was given to 20% of freshman students.
The average amount awarded was $2,950.
When subtracted from the total cost to attend University of the Potomac - VA Campus and live off campus, the average annual net price for freshmen receiving aid was $25,200.
The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.
| Net Price by Aid Group | On Campus | Off Campus | At Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Total Freshmen | |||
| 4 (80%) did not receive any grants or scholarships. | N/A | $28,150 | $16,790 |
| 1 (20%) split a total of $2,950 for an average of $2,950 each | N/A | $25,200 | $13,840 |
The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.
Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.
We were hoping to give examples of that here, but unfortunately, the information for University of the Potomac - VA Campus was not available.
Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.
Over a period of four years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at University of the Potomac - VA Campus has decreased by an average of 8.9% per year. This means that while total costs have remained about the same, the average aid given to freshmen has increased over this time period.
An overall average net price of $25,200 puts University of the Potomac - VA Campus above the national average of $20,398.
Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?
