Private For-Profit Graduate Good 65/100

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

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Washington, District of Columbia

About University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Thinking about University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, a college in District of Columbia where more students graduate in Business than anything else? The four things worth knowing are what it actually costs after aid, whether you would get in, whether students finish, and what they earn after they do.

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private for-profit institution offering graduate degrees based in Washington, District of Columbia. It enrolls 809 students (a small, tight-knit student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Every figure on this page is reported by the federal government, not supplied by the college, so it can be compared like for like against anywhere else you are looking.

Acceptance
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Graduation
18.6%
Net Price
—
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,961
Enrollment
809
Student : Faculty
10:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

These four scores answer one question: compared with similar colleges, is this one worth the money? Each runs 0 to 100 and is judged only against its peer group (4-Year Open / Online), so a community college is never marked down for not being Harvard. Everything is computed from federal data. Nobody can pay to move a score, and a pillar with missing data is left unscored rather than guessed.

Good
65/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 63
Value —
Affordability 22
Selectivity —

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus does not report an acceptance rate. Schools that do not publish one are usually open-admission, but confirm with the admissions office before you assume it.

Acceptance Rate
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SAT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
—
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Ignore the sticker price. What matters is the net price, which is what a typical family pays here after grants and scholarships come off. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has not reported one, so ask the financial aid office for a written estimate before comparing it against anywhere else.

Average Net Price
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Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
9%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$6,660
Room & Board (off-campus)
$11,360
Books & Supplies
$500
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$5,800

Application fee: $100 (one-time, due at submission)


Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,238
10% percentile
$4,813
25% percentile
$8,769
Median percentile
$36,260
75% percentile
$46,209
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $8,592 ↓ $177
No Pell $7,500 ↓ $1,269
Female students $7,671 ↓ $1,098
Male students $7,500 ↓ $1,269
Pell recipients: 27.5% (2,410 students)No Pell: 24.0% (2,104 students)Female students: 24.5% (2,152 students)Male students: 24.0% (2,104 students)Overall Median$8,769
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,563, close to what completers borrow ($8,769) but without the degree to show for it.

Graduation Rate & Retention

19% of students who start here finish within six years, and 85% come back after first year. Most students who start here do not finish. That is the single most important number on this page. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

Completion and earnings carry the most weight in this college's score, and how the UCD Score weighs each measure sets out exactly how they are combined.

6-Year Graduation Rate
19%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
85%
Returning for their second year
What this means: Lower than typical completion. Worth asking the school how they support students who fall behind.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Ten years after starting here, the median student earns $34,961 a year, below the national median. Weigh that against the cost above before taking on debt here. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$34,961
Earning > $25K
54%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$31,000$33,000$35,000$37,000$39,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$49,900

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$60,700

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $10,800, about 18% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 22.6 pts across 6 years
28.1%1yr42.1%3yr42.4%5yr50.7%7yr
What this signals: Moderate. Only 51% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Who you would actually be sitting next to: 809 students, a small, close-knit community. Worth knowing: 48% are the first in their family to go to college.

Total Enrolled
809
Part-Time
0%
First-Generation
48%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents
Asian 49.3% 399
Black 42.4% 343
Hispanic 2.6% 21
White 2.5% 20
International 2.4% 19
Other 0.6% 5
Asian: 49.3% (399 students)Black: 42.4% (343 students)Hispanic: 2.6% (21 students)White: 2.5% (20 students)International: 2.4% (19 students)Other: 0.6% (5 students)Total809

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large City Washington, District of Columbia
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
74% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

After that comes the national picture for Health graduates, which shows what the field pays across every college rather than just this one.

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus offers a varied set of programs: 10 distinct programs across 2 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

9 Programs
1 Program

Faculty & Resources

There are 10 students for every instructor here: small classes, and staff who are likely to know your name.

Student : Faculty
10:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Avg Faculty Salary
$37,500
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

5 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank Faculty Count Share Avg Salary
Instructors 5 100% $37,500

Pros & Cons of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

No college is right for everyone. Here is where University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is likely to suit you and where it may not, based on the same figures shown above.

Read against a single profile these cut both ways, which is why it helps to put two colleges side by side on the same measures rather than judging one in isolation.

PROS
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • Low typical debt at graduation
  • First-gen-friendly student body
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Low completion rate, many students don't graduate within six years
  • Below-average post-graduation earnings
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
  • Narrow program catalog compared to mid-sized peers
Best for: Based on the data, University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a fit for students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

The questions families ask most about University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, answered straight from the federal data rather than from the college's own marketing.

What is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus known for?
Mostly Management Information Systems, Health Administration, Business Administration. Those are the fields where it awards the most degrees, which is a better guide to where the teaching strength sits than any reputation ranking. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What do University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates earn?
About $34,961 a year, measured ten years after students first enrolled. Half earn more and half earn less, and what you study moves that figure far more than where you study. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus accredited?
Yes. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?
809 students. Small enough that you will recognize faces across campus, and small enough that course choice can be limited. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?
19% finish within six years. That means most students do not finish in six years. Ask the school directly what support exists for students who fall behind. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus a public or private college?
It is Private For-Profit. Private for-profit, so compare completion and earnings carefully against a public alternative.
Where is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus located?
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
What programs does University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus offer?
10 different programs, most commonly Management Information Systems, Health Administration, Business Administration. If the subject you want is not among them, check the full list before applying rather than assuming it is offered.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?
10 students per instructor. Low enough that staff are likely to know who you are. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

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