Potomac State College of West Virginia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2184 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2088 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 26 | In West Virginia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,143
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.potomacstatecollege.edu
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.
515 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
211 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 | 962 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 57 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 30 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (1%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.4%) |
| 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
- $6,761
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,624 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 538 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,900 |
| Room charge | $5,864 |
| Meal charge | $6,036 |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University majors
Potomac State College of West Virginia University has granted 33 bachelor's degrees across 2 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 | 103 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 30 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Education, General | 26 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 17 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |
| Agriculture, General | 10 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 5 | |
| Forestry, General | 5 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| General Studies | 3 | |
| Engineering, General | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 226 | 33 |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr
- Occupations
- literary criticjournalistphilosopheruniversity teachergenealogist
- Biography
-
Henry Louis Gates Jr. 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.
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John Kruk
- Occupations
- journalistbaseball player
- Biography
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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.
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Gene Guarilia
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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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.
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Harley O. Staggers, Jr
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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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 | 137 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 Fort Ave Keyser, West Virginia, 26726 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 3047886820 |