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Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Keyser, WVPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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85%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$9,197
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
853
Students
Small campus body
$45,181
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a public institution located in the town setting of Keyser, WV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 853 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
853 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,750
Earnings 5yr: $80,411
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,646
Earnings 5yr: $68,412
Debt: $25,242
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,132
Earnings 5yr: $50,214
Debt: $25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,233
Earnings 5yr: $33,585
Debt: $12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,934
Earnings 5yr: $45,912
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $25,062
Debt: $11,050
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Forestry.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Journalism.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,197
In-State Tuition$5,280
Out-of-State Tuition$13,200
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$45,181
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,939

Completion Signals

31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$76,249
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