

Varsity sports are not an established feature of the Washington campus experience in the institutional information available for comparison. Applicants seeking collegiate competition should verify a current team roster, athletic association membership and participation rules before choosing the university for sports.
Informal recreation, club activity and intercollegiate varsity athletics are not interchangeable. A student interested in fitness or casual sports should ask what activities are actually organized for Washington-campus students rather than assume that programs at another location are available locally.
Student Government Association elections provide a documented route for students to take part in campus representation. The university also identifies an SGA and alumni cookout among its recurring activities.
Organizations and events can change from term to term, particularly at a campus serving students with different schedules. Someone who wants an academic club, cultural group or service opportunity should ask student affairs which groups are active at the Washington campus, how often they meet and whether online students can participate. A past event listing does not necessarily establish a continuously active organization.
University of the Potomac reported 1,241 enrolled students in the institutional figures. Among entering undergraduates, 229 were first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 16 were transfer-in students. Those entering groups are not the same as the total student body.
The reported geographic mix includes students from DC, other US states and foreign countries. International students accounted for 17% in the cited enrollment figures, making immigration status and course-delivery rules particularly relevant for some applicants. Enrollment totals and demographic figures should be interpreted according to their reporting year and population; they do not establish the composition of any individual class.
Student life at the Washington campus is shaped by its urban location, academic schedules and the absence of university-operated undergraduate housing. Students are likely to plan their participation around classes, work and travel rather than a residential-campus routine.
Documented ways to connect include student government activities, career events and other campus programming. The institutional profile reports a veterans affairs office, which may be useful to students navigating education benefits. It does not list a campus health clinic or personal counseling service, so students who need continuing medical or mental-health care should check what referrals or local options are available rather than assume those services are provided on site.
The Washington campus identifies its library facility as the Learning Resource Center. The institutional count of two libraries should not be interpreted to mean that both are located at the Washington campus.
Students should ask the Learning Resource Center how to access research databases, course materials and staff assistance in their preferred study format, especially if they take online or evening classes. Its reported study areas are not open around the clock, so students who need late-night space should check current hours before planning a visit.
Total enrollment
1241Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
229Total staff
1 full time, 3 part timeVeterans affair office
YesData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.