2-Year School
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV
1,475
Students
7,048
Avg. Financial Aid
Non-competitive
Admission Difficulty
48%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a 2-year institution located in Keyser, WV, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
75 Arnold Street
Keyser, WV 26726
United States
Keyser, WV 26726
United States
Contact
Ms. Beth Little
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: go2psc@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-788-6820
Fax: 304-788-6939
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: go2psc@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-788-6820
Fax: 304-788-6939
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural And Extension Education |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Agriculture |
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| Agriculture And Agriculture Operations Related |
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| Agronomy And Crop Science |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Horse Husbandry/equine Science And Management |
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| Horticultural Science |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Automation/technology/data Entry |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Journalism |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Data Entry/microcomputer Applications Related |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Modern Languages |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Medical/clinical Assistant |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-occupational Therapy |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Prenursing Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Forest Resources Production And Management |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Wood Science And Wood Products/pulp And Paper Technology |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,582
Applied
1,241
Accepted
1,475
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,295
Females Applied
695
Females Accepted
54%
Male Admissions
1,287
Males Applied
546
Males Accepted
42%
Applying
0
Application Fee
2.86
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 19 | 16 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
4,488
In-state
11,376
Out-of-state
Fees
8,524
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
7,048
Avg. Financial Aid Package
7,124
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
800
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,663
Avg. Loan Aid
1,456
Avg. Grant Aid
5,295
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,475
Total undergrad students
0%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.35% |
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| Black or African American | 20.92% |
| White or Caucasian | 69.12% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 4.17% |
| Other | 1.06% |
Gender
Male (45.56%)
Female (54.44%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Fest/Spring Bash, Humans vs. Zombies Week and Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip
Fall Fest/Spring Bash, Humans vs. Zombies Week and Habitat for Humanity Spring Break Trip
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Agriculture and Forestry Club, Black Student Alliance, Gamers and Geeks Club and Campus and Community Ministries
Agriculture and Forestry Club, Black Student Alliance, Gamers and Geeks Club and Campus and Community Ministries
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
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| Soccer | |
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No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
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| Soccer | |
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No |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
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Faculty
85
Total Faculty
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 45
Part-time - 40
Male - 39
Female - 46