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Potomac State College of West Virginia University campus

🇺🇸 USA · West Virginia

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

  • Public
  • Small Town
  • 4-year degree
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Tuition per year
₹12,39,902Out-of-state
Students
853Undergraduates
Students per teacher
17Student to faculty

About

WVU Potomac State College is a public college in Keyser, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the West Virginia University system. Potomac State College is located approximately 90 miles (140 km) east of West Virginia University's campus in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The college, with an enrollment of 1,193 in fall 2020, offers associate of arts, associate of applied science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees along with the Regents bachelor's degree. In 2018, Potomac State College began offering West Virginia University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on the Keyser campus with the first cohort of students graduating in spring 2021.
In addition to academic buildings, the campus includes two residence halls, a conference center, a performing arts center, a recreation center, a gymnasium and athletic fields. The college owns three farms totaling more than 800 acres (320 ha), supporting the only agricultural program in the region.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

What a year costs

₹25,10,802 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹12,39,902
  • Housing₹11,81,664
  • Books & supplies₹89,235
Sticker price ₹25,10,802
After aid (average) ₹8,63,893

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹4,95,961
Out-of-state ₹12,39,902

Average aid awarded: ₹6,21,548 a year.

Outcomes and support

57.7%
Retention
31%
Graduation

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 83.2%
African American 5.5%
Multiracial 4.5%
Hispanic 4%
Unknown 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native American 0.1%

2 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Fee Waiver AvailableYes
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹4,95,961
Out-of-State Tuition₹12,39,902
Average Housing Cost₹11,81,664
Books & Supplies₹89,235
Average Net Price₹8,63,893
Average Aid Awarded₹6,21,548

Student Body Diversity

African American5.51%
Asian0.59%
Hispanic3.99%
White83.24%
Multiracial4.45%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.41%
Unknown Race0.7%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSmall Town
Years4
Graduation Rate30.96%
Retention Rate57.7%
Student/Faculty Ratio17:1
Total Undergraduates853

Contact

Street Address101 Fort Ave Ste 2090
ZIP Code26726
Phone(304) 788-6820
Websitehttps://www.potomacstatecollege.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/