School Summary

Potomac State College of West Virginia University


General Information:

Founded in 1901, Potomac State College of West Virginia University is seated on 18 acres located in Mineral county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. Number of computers available are 69. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

101 Fort Avenue

Keyser, WV
26726-2698
For more information call: 304 788-6800. This school has a website at https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://admissions.potomacstatecollege.edu/apply


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: ACT and SAT scores
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,432.00 $9,840.00
Room and Board $10,826.00 $10,826.00
Fees $624.00 $624.00
Total $17,882.00 $21,290.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 12%
11-25% 20.00%
26-50% 28.00%
Under 50% 40.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Cross-country running

Basketball, Lacrosse, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 485
Female 660
Total 1,145


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 485
Female 660
Total 1,145

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 5%
Hispanic 3%
Native American 0%
White 83%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 80%
Out Of State 20%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 55%
Live Off Campus 45%


Fall Fest/Spring Bash, Humans vs. Zombies Week, Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip

Agriculture and Forestry Club, Black Student Alliance, Gamers and Geeks Club, Campus and Community Ministries


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 03.0509                                           Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician
  • 03.0510                                           Forest Resources Production and Management
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 01.1103                                           Horticultural Science
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 03.0501                                           Forestry, General
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 51.1107                                           Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
  • 51.1103                                           Pre-Pharmacy Studies
  • 51.1109                                           Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 01.0307                                           Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
  • 01.0801                                           Agricultural and Extension Education Services
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 52.0407                                           Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0801                                           Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 01.9999                                           Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
  • 11.0699                                           Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other
  • 41.9999                                           Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.