Potomac State College of West Virginia University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,040

6.06% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,685

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,143

75.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26%

153 Graduates

About

Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a higher education institution located in Mineral County, WV. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Potomac State College of West Virginia University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees), and General Education (26 degrees).

In 2023, 259 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (214 degrees), 14.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $5,040, which is $−7,151 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,910 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $5,040, which is $7,152 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,685.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Potomac State College of West Virginia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,040

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was $5,040. The cost of tuition at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $−7,152 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Potomac State College of West Virginia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,685

2023 Value

1.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Potomac State College of West Virginia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,685. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Potomac State College of West Virginia University grew by 1.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Potomac State College of West Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,293

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was of $9,293 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.69% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.48% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5910 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Potomac State College of West Virginia University had a total enrollment of 1,143 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is 866 students and the part-time enrollment is 277. This means that 75.8% of students enrolled at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.2% White, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.81% Black or African American, 2.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.437% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (34%) and Black or African American Male (3.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,143 students. The full-time enrollment at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is 866 and the part-time enrollment is 277. This means that 75.8% of students enrolled at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (62%), Potomac State College of West Virginia University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Potomac State College of West Virginia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
962 enrolled students
Two or More Races
57 enrolled students
Black or African American
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is 84.2% White, 4.99% Two or More Races, 4.81% Black or African American, 2.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.437% Asian, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (1.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 more women than men received degrees from Potomac State College of West Virginia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is white (214 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (103 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees) and General Education (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are Police officers (140,242 people), Other managers (122,074 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (94,301 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (50,026 people), and Secondary school teachers (39,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in 2023 are Agriculture (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Science Technologies (1 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are Agriculture (15 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (136 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), Science Technologies (1 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,179,425 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (544,666 people), Computer Systems Design (544,662 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (517,893 people), and Banking & related activities (514,035 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded
General Education
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Potomac State College of West Virginia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

143

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Potomac State College of West Virginia University, which is 0.811 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (143).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.585 times less than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.71 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.654% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
214 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is white (214 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

1.93% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
121 degrees awarded
White Male
93 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Potomac State College of West Virginia University is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (93 degrees).

Operations

Potomac State College of West Virginia University employs 17 Professors, 13 Instructors and 12 Assistant professors. Most academics at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are Female Instructor (10), Female Professor (9), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are: Service, with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Potomac State College of West Virginia University were Professor with 17 employees, Instructor with 13 employees, and Assistant professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Potomac State College of West Virginia University were Service with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Potomac State College of West Virginia University was Female Instructor with 10 employees, Female Professor with 9 employees, and Male Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

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