Potomac State College of West Virginia University

101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
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  • 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 Highlights
  • Potomac State College of West Virginia University serves 1,540 students (80% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 13%.
  • Potomac State College of West Virginia University is the only community colleges within Mineral County, WV.
  • The nearest community college to Potomac State College of West Virginia University is Allegany College of Maryland (19.7 miles away).

Top Placements

Potomac State College of West Virginia University places among the top 20% of community colleges in West Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty59 staff49 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Potomac State College of West Virginia University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Potomac State College of West Virginia University diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,540 students1,060 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:123:1
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# Full-Time Students1,235 students435 students
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# Part-Time Students305 students625 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-20
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
90%
87%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.190.24
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College Completion Rate
23%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$50,200$25,000
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,480 is less than the state average of $4,026. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $9,456 is more than the state average of $8,257. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,480$4,026
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,456$8,257
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$23,969$11,788
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,500$4,750
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,540 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,480
  • Out-state tuition: $9,456
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 10%
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For West Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,026 per year for in-state students and $8,257 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,353 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

West Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.24, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in West Virginia is Bridgemont Community and Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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