Overview
West Virginia University Potomac State College is located in Keyser, WV. Potomac State offers more than fifty 2-year programs and holds multiple articulation agreements with six institutions, including Allegany College of Maryland and the College of Southern Maryland, as well as the option to transfer to the WVU Morgantown campus to complete a bachelor’s. The college has also debuted several 4-year degree programs, including a BSN in Nursing and the state’s only Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture Production. WVU Potomac State College also offers a number of courses online and one degree that can be earned entirely over the web: a BAS in Criminal Justice.
Acceptance Rate:
87%
Average Net Price:
$8,277
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
980
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,040 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $12,624 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
65%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,043
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,808
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,018
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
50%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3542
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,808
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,961,180
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,150,184
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,921
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,768
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$223
Students receiving federal loans
44%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,983
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,419
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
2252
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
56
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 980
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,145
Total Number of Undergrads
1,145
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
17
Faculty Overview
0
100
26%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
24
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
33
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Catamounts
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
96
Total Female Athletes
73
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Potomac State College of West Virginia University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$52,700
Top 5 Cities
Cumberland
Washington
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
New York
Top 5 Employers
West Virginia University
IBM
WVU Potomac State College
American Woodmark Corporation
Valley Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,768
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$223
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingPotomac State has a small campus. There are about thirty students in a class which allows professors to be able to work more with each student.
Ashley from Berkeley Springs, WV
Potomac College is an awesome college with great instructors and administrative staff. They are very supportive and encouraging and have helped me every step of the way.
Trina from South Bend, IN
In the year and a half i have been attending Potomac State College, I have definitely learned a good amount. The professors there do an outstanding job and the class sizes are small therefore there is more one on one time available with the professors.
Brent from Mercer, PA
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