Potomac State College of West Virginia University, WV
Public
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Open Admissions
3 Campuses
Branch Campus
Potomac State College of West Virginia University Rankings
Affordability89
Selectivity43
Retention1
Graduation1
Earnings33
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Potomac State College of West Virginia University
33%
Bachelor’s
67%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education12%
Engineering4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting14%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities41%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Admissions
Getting into Potomac State College of West Virginia University
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Potomac State College of West Virginia University
$4K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$14K
Average Total Cost
$9K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Potomac State College of West Virginia University
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$243
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Potomac State College of West Virginia University
39%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
19%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 19% | 57% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 25% | 52% | 52% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 20% | 50% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Potomac State College of West Virginia University
93%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University
1,099
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Potomac State College of West Virginia University, WV
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center
1 miles, SW
Frostburg State University
15 miles, N
Allegany College of Maryland
20 miles, NE
Garrett College
21 miles, NW