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.
| 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%
|
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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
485
|
| Women |
660
|
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.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| 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.