by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is WVU Potomac State College? College Factual’s diversity report reveals the truth and stats about diversity at WVU Potomac State College. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual analyzed the data to discover how diverse the average college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
WVU Potomac State College total enrollment is approximately 950 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time WVU Potomac State College undergraduate population is made up of 55.8% women, and 44.2% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
WVU Potomac State College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 783 | 82.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 52 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 16 | 1.7% |
| International | 14 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.5% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 783 | 82.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 52 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 16 | 1.7% |
| International | 14 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.5% |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 87.8% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| International | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 530 female students and 420 male students at WVU Potomac State College.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 84.4% of WVU Potomac State College students come from within the state, and 15.6% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 11 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 245 | 79.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | 8.1% |
| Maryland | 21 | 6.8% |
| Virginia | 7 | 2.3% |
| California | 3 | 1.0% |
WVU Potomac State College welcomes about 1.5% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At WVU Potomac State College, 64.0% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 493 | 45.8% |
| 20-21 | 196 | 18.2% |
| Under 18 | 193 | 17.9% |
| 22-24 | 64 | 5.9% |
| 35 and over | 57 | 5.3% |
| 25-29 | 41 | 3.8% |
| 30-34 | 33 | 3.1% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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