Potomac State College Of West Virginia University
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Potomac State College, as a fully integrated two-year division of West Virginia University, provides a high quality, comprehensive education for our students in a friendly, culturally diverse environment conducive to learning....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Mineral County, WV | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,000 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 485 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,485 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 600 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,949 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 37% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,971 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $909 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 47% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,948 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Potomac State College, as a fully integrated two-year division of West Virginia University, provides a high quality, comprehensive education for our students in a friendly, culturally diverse environment conducive to learning.
- The college is located in Keyser, WV, in the heart of the state's gorgeous eastern panhandle -- great recreation country for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and white-water rafting. Live on campus in one of our active residence halls, or save money and commute. And, by all means, get involved. We offer plenty of student clubs and organizations as well as a winning athletic tradition in eight intercollegiate varsity sports.
- Potomac State College's 50 associate degrees transfer to WVU's main campus or most other four-year colleges. Potomac State College has nine two-year career and technical programs that prepare students for competitive jobs in areas such as hospitality and tourism, criminal justice and forest technology. The college offers a bachelor's degree through West Virginia University's Regents program for adults.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Boone to speak at PSC Oct. 7 (Mineral Daily News-Tribune)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:32:40 pm
KEYSER — Herman Boone, the former T.C. Williams High School football coach whose experience working with an interracial team and winning the state championship was made famous by the movie “Remember the Titans,” will be a guest speaker at Potomac State College of West Virginia University on Wednesday, Oct.7, at 7 p.m., in the Church-McKee Arts Center. - Amy White named Realtor of Year (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on September 27, 2009 at 03:04:07 am
Amy White, an associate broker and company partner with Coldwell Banker Home Town Realty, Keyser, was named Realtor of the Year by the West Virginia Association of Realtors during its 91st annual state convention. - PSC named King host (Mineral Daily News-Tribune)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 04:37:03 pm
KEYSER — Potomac State College of West Virginia University was recently named a “2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” Host Campus. - PSC alumnus to be honored at banquet (Mineral Daily News-Tribune)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 04:37:13 pm
KEYSER — Charles Ball will be honored with the Alumni Achievement Award at the annual banquet to be held during Homecoming festivities at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (WVU) on Saturday, Sept. 26. - In brief - September 20, 2009 (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 03:48:33 am
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