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Potomac State College of West Virginia University, also known as PSC of WVU is a two-year junior college located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America. PSC of WVU was established in the year 1901, and is spread across an area of 18 acres. WVU offers associate’s degree in several subjects along with various professional programs. In addition, the college also offers distance learning program. The college has a good enrollment of international students as well.
PSC of WVU has an active campus life. There are several student clubs and organizations operating in the campus. Explorer Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Circle K are some of the student important clubs in the Campus. The Student Government Organization in the college campus organizes and sponsors several student activities and functions. 'Pasquino' is the student newspaper which has been operating in the campus for over 80 years.
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Campus Location101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
USA
Main Tel: (304) 788-6800
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University HighlightsWhere Potomac State College Of West Virginia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, agricultural science and management, conservation and resource management, education and teaching, media, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 158 | 20 | | 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 1 | | Bachelor | 2 | 1 |
Potomac State StudentsThe student enrollment at Potomac State was 1,608 in 2007 (1,277 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,596 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,360 | | Room | $ 3,500 | | Board | $ 2,994 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 1,940 |
Financial Aid: Potomac State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 18 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 14 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsPotomac State provides on-campus housing for 594 of its 1,277 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded) - Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Agriculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (20 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Forest Resources Production and Management
- Forestry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (19 awarded) - Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING (11 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (68 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDIA (7 awarded) OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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