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Potomac State College of West Virginia University

#1624 in US ranking Keyser, WV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,890
Tuition & fees
$7,056
Avg. aid
$7,017
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$47,912
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Reported Potomac State activities include Fall Fest and Spring Bash, events that give students occasions to gather outside regular classes. Campus information also identifies Humans vs. Zombies Week and a Habitat for Humanity spring-break trip.

These examples show different kinds of participation: social programming, a student game, and service beyond campus. Their dates, formats, and whether a trip runs in a given year depend on current organizers and schedules. Students interested in participating should consult the term's campus events calendar rather than assuming a past event will recur unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Potomac State College of West Virginia University?

Potomac State offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing and campus dining. Housing is an option for students who want to live in Keyser, but availability should not be mistaken for guaranteed placement.

Students should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, residence-hall options, and contract dates before making plans. Campus housing is reported to have high-speed internet access and electronically operated entrances. Meal-plan choices should be considered alongside class schedules and how often a student expects to eat on campus; a commuter may have different needs from a resident.

For students considering off-campus housing, the comparison extends beyond rent. Utilities, food, deposits, travel to class, and the length of a lease can materially change the annual cost. A residential offer and its dining arrangement should be read together before comparing them with an off-campus option.

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

33

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
52%
Campus size
18 acres

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Mary F. Shipper Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

No

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Potomac State College of West Virginia University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.