Potomac State College Of West Virginia University
School Notes Overview:
Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a great place to "Start Smart" and begin your higher education career. As a two-year division of West Virginia University, Potomac State College offers the prestige of a major school with the friendliness of a small campus. You get the best of both places: A curriculum designed at a well-respected research university delivered in a smaller classroom setting....
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 | 1,344 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 466 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,810 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 650 students | 233 students |
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.
- 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: 03/04/2010.
In the News:
- Ray Kiddy named new PSC men’s soccer coach (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on February 3, 2010 at 04:35:59 am
Potomac State College of West Virginia University had a need. Ray Kiddy has a passion; and now the Cumberland native is the head men’s soccer coach at Potomac State. - PSC marks best spring enrollment (Mineral Daily News-Tribune)
posted on February 2, 2010 at 05:38:25 pm
For the News Tribune KEYSER – The trend is continuing as Potomac State College of West Virginia University is experiencing its best spring enrollment in history. - PSC sees record numbers (Mineral Daily News-Tribune)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:35:10 pm
KEYSER — Early indicators showed that Potomac State College of West Virginia University was set for a record-breaking fall enrollment. Now, data, compiled for the Higher Education Policy Commission, shows that the college’s expectations were surpassed and the final tally came to 1,810 students. - 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.
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