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Potomac State College of West Virginia University Demographics & Diversity

Keyser, West Virginia

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Medium

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Potomac State College of West Virginia University are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Potomac State College of West Virginia University students
Race Percent of Students
White 69%
Black 23%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1%
International 1%
Race Unknown 1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

There are 36% more female students than male students enrolled at Potomac State College of West Virginia University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Potomac State College of West Virginia University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Potomac State College of West Virginia University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 42%
Women 58%
Enrollment by gender for Potomac State College of West Virginia University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 485
Women 660

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Potomac State College of West Virginia University serves a very low number of students outside of West Virginia, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Potomac State College of West Virginia University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 74%
Out of State 24%
Foreign 1%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$57,483 per year

46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,145
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 9.3%
Part time Undergrads 5.7%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237701 IPEDS survey data for Potomac State College of West Virginia University.

Last updated February 24, 2024