Potomac State College of West Virginia University: Review & Facts

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a small four-year, public school with 1,145 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1901 and is the only institution located in Keyser, West Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Potomac State College of West Virginia University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

16

Potomac State College of West Virginia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, Agriculture, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is low at 57% (way below West Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is decent -- 16:1. Read more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $12,200 annually.

Read the details about Potomac State College of West Virginia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Potomac State College of West Virginia University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (304) 788-6820 or check Potomac State College of West Virginia University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Potomac State College of West Virginia University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

Potomac State College of West Virginia University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,500 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Potomac State College of West Virginia University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
101 Fort Ave
Keyser, West Virginia
26726, USA