Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Public two-year college in Keyser, WV that costs an average of $13,967 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,967
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,910

PublicTown (remote)853 undergraduates

Cost of Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,890
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,228
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$14,844
Housing and food (on campus)$12,588
Books and supplies$950
Average net price after aid$13,967

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,869
$30,001–48,000$11,378
$48,001–75,000$11,880
$75,001–110,000$17,300
$110,001+$18,650

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Potomac State College of West Virginia University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$49,787
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$62,910
Rank in West Virginia (earnings)1st of 13 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,146
Typical monthly loan payment$240 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants41%
Students with federal loans30%

Majors and programs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (4)

Associate's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities216$26,347$11,000
Agricultural Business and Management18——
Agriculture39—$11,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions10——
Business Administration, Management and Operations55—$11,500
Business/Commerce27——
Criminal Justice and Corrections25——
Education51—$11,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians5——
Engineering12——
Forestry14——
Hospitality Administration/Management3——
Information Science/Studies22——
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other1——

Similar colleges in West Virginia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
New River Community and Technical CollegeBeaver$1,743—$34,178
Pierpont Community and Technical CollegeFairmont$7,940—$38,209
West Virginia Northern Community CollegeWheeling$4,488—$36,163
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical CollegeLogan$8,503—$36,802
Mountwest Community and Technical CollegeHuntington$5,632—$35,978
Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegeMartinsburg$4,899—$42,127
BridgeValley Community & Technical CollegeSouth Charleston$5,757—$42,493
West Virginia University at ParkersburgParkersburg$9,685—$38,665

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About Potomac State College of West Virginia University

TypePublic two-year college
LocationKeyser, WV
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates853
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitepotomacstatecollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Potomac State College of West Virginia University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,890 a year (tuition and fees: $6,228 in-state, $14,844 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,967 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,869.

How much do Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $62,910 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 13 similar colleges in West Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,785 a year after graduation).

What is Potomac State College of West Virginia University's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.