Potomac State College of West Virginia University

101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726-0000

Tel: (304)788-6820

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 is Allegany College of Maryland (19.70 miles away).

	Potomac State College of West Virginia University	(WV) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	Four or more years	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	59 staff	49 staff

The student population of 1,540 has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has grown by 97% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,540 students	1,060 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	26:1	23:1

# Full-Time Students	1,235 students	435 students

# Part-Time Students	305 students	625 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	725	20

% Asian	1%	1%

% Hispanic	2%	2%

% Black	5%	7%

% White	90%	87%

% Two or more races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	2%

Diversity Score	0.19	0.24

College Completion Rate	27%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$50,200	$23,900

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

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,456	$8,257

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	93%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$23,969	$12,317

Median Debt for Dropouts	$8,500	$5,021

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.