Potomac State College of West Virginia University Rankings

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#8649 of 14,131 In the World
#2171 of 2,597 In North America
#2076 of 2,496 In the United States
#25 of 26 In West Virginia

Quick Review

Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
1,077
Male:Female Ratio
38:62
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

494 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

241 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

The Potomac State College of West Virginia University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 908 (84%)
Black or African American 55 (5%)
Hispanic 47 (4%)
Two or more races 39 (4%)
Nonresident Alien 12 (1%)
Asian 7 (0.7%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 6 (0.6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$6,890
Students receiving aid
95%

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district $5,280
Tuition in-state $5,280
Tuition out-of-state $13,200

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 361
Combined charge for room and board $12,580
Room charge $6,510
Meal charge $6,070

Potomac State College of West Virginia University majors

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has granted 50 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

Major Associate Bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 113 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 31
Agriculture, General 29
Business Administration and Management, General 26
Education, General 25
General Studies 18
Information Science & Studies 14
Agricultural Business and Management, General 13
Business & Commerce, General 10
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 10
Engineering, General 10
Surgical Technology & Technologist 10
Forestry, General 9
Hospitality Administration & Management, General 2
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician 1
Grand Total 272 50

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 31% 32% 30%
  • Full-time retention rate - 58%
  • Part-time retention rate - 40%

Notable alumni

  1. Henry Louis Gates, Jr

    Henry Louis Gates, Jr
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1950-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    literary criticjournalistphilosopheruniversity teachergenealogist
    Biography

    Henry Louis Gates Jr., popularly known by his childhood nickname "Skip", is an American literary critic, professor, historian, and filmmaker who serves as the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. He is a trustee of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. He rediscovered the earliest known African-American novels and has published extensively on the recognition of African-American literature as part of the Western canon.

  2. John Kruk

    John Kruk
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    journalistbaseball player
    Biography

    John Martin Kruk is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. Kruk played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox from 1986 through 1995. During his career, he was a three-time MLB All-Star. After retiring as a player, Kruk became a baseball analyst for ESPN. He is now a color commentator for Phillies' games on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

  3. Gene Guarilia

    Gene Guarilia
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1937-2016 (aged 79)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Eugene Michael Guarilia was an American basketball player who played four seasons for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is historically the only NBA player with at least a three-year career to play on a championship team every season of his career.

  4. Harley O. Staggers, Jr

    Harley O. Staggers, Jr
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1951-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Harley Orrin "Buckey" Staggers Jr. is an American politician and lawyer from West Virginia. He served five terms as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.

General info

Total FTE staff 129
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's

Location and contacts

Address 101 Fort Ave
Keyser, West Virginia, 26726
United States
City population 5,000
Phone 3047886820