Potomac State College of West Virginia University
About Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Potomac State College in Keyser is West Virginia University's two-year division, where students begin a WVU degree and finish it in Morgantown. Liberal arts and general studies are most of what it awards, and it admits every qualified applicant.
Founded
1901
Location
Keyser, West Virginia
Students
853
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,280
Out-of-state: $13,200
Avg Net Price
$9,197
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$55,939
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31% complete their degree within six years
Retention
57.7%
4-Year Grad
31%
6-Year Grad
Not reported
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
75.4%
$/Student
$3.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 31% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,280
In-State
$13,200
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$12,580
Books & Supplies
$950
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,619
After Financial Aid
$9,197
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,375
Receive Grants
37.8%
Take Loans
29.9%
The full cost of attendance is about $17,619/yr for in-state students, including $12,580 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $9,197. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $13,200.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University fund their education.
While in School
37.8%
Get Grants
Free money
29.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$60,096
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$22,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$239/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 29.9% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $22,500. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
Gender
59.6%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
853
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
30.4%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
10.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 30.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
853
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Mixed
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Potomac State College of West Virginia University fields 6 varsity teams with 133 student athletes, about 16% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
133
16% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
76
Men
57
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Potomac State College of West Virginia Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$55,939
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 1Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$35K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $45K six years out, growing to $56K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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