Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Potomac State College, a two-year division of West Virginia University, is located in Keyser, West Virginia, in the state's eastern panhandle approximately 140 miles from Washington, D.C. The 150-acre campus sits in the Potomac Valley, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the landmark Church-McKee Arts Center. As a residential college, Potomac State provides on-campus housing options in traditional residence halls for its student population. The institution offers associate degrees and select bachelor's degree programs, with particularly strong offerings in agriculture, business, criminal justice, and pre-professional studies. Students can complete their first two years at Potomac State before transitioning to WVU's main campus in Morgantown to complete four-year degrees.