Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

74/100 · earnings-weighted

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

4-Year Public

📍 Keyser, West Virginia 26726

🌐 www.potomacstatecollege.edu/

Potomac State College of West Virginia University — tuition $5,040 in-state, $12,624 out-of-state

Potomac State College of West Virginia University campus, Keyser, WV. Photo: Alainmoscoso, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 26%

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

70/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

72/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,143

Total Enrollment

26%

Graduation Rate

60%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,685

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Potomac State College of West Virginia University ▼

25% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$187,944

Avg Monthly Rent

$783

1-Year Change

+3.9%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,939

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$45,181

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$22,500

Median debt at graduation

31%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

37.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$71,298	$83,750	-6%	#576 of 966	#167	$23,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$49,634	$73,646	+8%	#266 of 1176	#71	$25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$34,883	$56,132	+6%	#153 of 476	#38	$20,180

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Potomac State College of West Virginia University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $187,944
Avg rent near campus: $783/mo — vs ~$652/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21538 (7.7% cap, Kitzmiller)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,040	$12,624
Room	$5,864
Board	$6,036
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$21,060	$28,644

Financial Aid

97%

Receive Any Aid

48%

Receive Pell Grants

38%

Take Out Loans

$7,685

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,309
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,317
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,738
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,946
$110,001+	$12,317

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 114 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 31 grads/yr Agriculture, General 29 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 26 grads/yr Education, General 25 grads/yr General Studies 18 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 14 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 13 grads/yr Engineering, General 10 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 10 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 10 grads/yr Forestry, General 9 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Potomac State College of West Virginia University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary

$86k/yr 10,700 jobs

Food scientists and technologists

$85k/yr 15,200 jobs

Animal scientists

$79k/yr 2,800 jobs

Soil and plant scientists

$71k/yr 20,700 jobs

Agricultural technicians

$47k/yr 18,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,143

Total Students

59%

Women

76%

Traditional Age (18-24)

25%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic 3%

Black 5%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 41%

Off-Campus (Renters) 25%

With Family 34%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~281 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%

Hybrid (Some Online) 45%

Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%

25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $5,040 for in-state students and $12,624 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,685.

What is the graduation rate at Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

The graduation rate at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Potomac State College of West Virginia University a good school?

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Potomac State College of West Virginia University has a total enrollment of 1,143 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 281 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Keyser area.

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