Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a public institution with a long history in the United States. The following is a detailed introduction to the college:

Basic Information

Established in 1901, originally established as the Keizer Preparatory Branch of West Virginia University.

Location: Located in Keizer, West Virginia, about 90 miles from Morgantown, the main campus of West Virginia University.

School Nature: Public, part of the West Virginia University system.

Campus Size: The campus area includes 18 acres of town campus and 915 acres of other campuses.

School Colors: Old Gold and Blue.

Nickname and Mascot: The nickname is "Catamounts" and the mascot is "Catamount".

Sports League: National Junior College Athletic Association.

Academic Situation

Degree Programs: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, and Bachelor of Regents are available. Since 2003, West Virginia University has offered a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Keizer campus.

Majors: The college's courses cover a variety of fields, including animal science, environmental education, integrated agriculture, horticulture, resource management, business administration, economics, business technology, history, mathematics, modern languages, physics, political science, psychology, criminal trial research, etc.

Teaching mode: Small classes are the main focus, with an average of 17 students per class. Students can get full attention from teachers, and teachers can interact and communicate with students more easily.

Faculty: All courses are taught by teachers who have rich teaching experience and professional knowledge and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Academic resources: The school has an academic success center that provides students with tutoring, note-taking skills, exam strategies, time management consulting and other services to help students improve their academic performance and academic ability.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: The college has two student dormitories to provide students with a comfortable living environment.

Sports activities: There are 10 There are many competitive sports teams, and students can participate in various sports competitions and activities to enhance their physical fitness and cultivate a spirit of teamwork.

Student organizations: The school has many student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other fields. Students can join the corresponding organizations according to their interests and hobbies, expand interpersonal relationships and enrich their extracurricular life.

Campus activities: Various campus activities will be held, such as concerts, art exhibitions, cultural festivals, sports games, etc., to provide students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact.

Application related

Application conditions: For different degree courses and programs, the application conditions will vary. Generally speaking, applicants for undergraduate programs need to graduate from high school or have an equivalent degree and meet the corresponding English language requirements; students applying for transfer need to provide transcripts and course descriptions from previous schools and other materials.

Application materials: usually include application form, transcript, recommendation letter, personal statement, English language scores, etc.

Tuition standard: In the 2020-2021 academic year, tuition and fees for in-state students are $4,608, and for out-of-state students are $11,760, and there is no application fee.

Scholarships: The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants to help them reduce their financial burden and complete their studies smoothly. 72% of undergraduates are able to receive scholarship or grant assistance, and the average scholarship or grant amount is $5,837.