Potomac State College of West Virginia University
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a distinctive, residential regional campus that combines the affordability and personalized attention of a small college with the prestige and resources of a major research university. The college is best known for its strong programs in agriculture, forestry, nursing, and criminal justice, bolstered by distinctive facilities that include an 800-acre working farm and production equine center. Set in the scenic Potomac Highlands, the campus culture is close-knit and active, featuring competitive NJCAA athletics, outdoor recreation, and a low student-to-faculty ratio. This environment provides students with practical, hands-on career preparation alongside a seamless academic pathway to complete four-year degrees at WVU’s flagship campus in Morgantown.
Wikipedia:WVU Potomac State College is a public college in Keyser, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the West Virginia University system. Potomac State College is located approximately 90 miles east of West Virginia University's campus in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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