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Potomac State College Of West Virginia University

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.

Campus Location

101 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 Highlights

Where 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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate15820
1-2 year certificate21
Bachelor21

Potomac State Students

The 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

ItemCost
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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  18
Without tenure; working toward tenure  14
Without tenure; tenure not available  6

Housing and Meals

Potomac 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.

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)

  • Journalism

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

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Potomac State with government-defined occupation categories.)

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