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University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

#1778 in US ranking Washington, DC
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,320
Tuition & fees
$6,750
Avg. aid
$4,824
Receiving aid
62%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median salary
$76,294
1 yr after graduation

What does University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus offer in terms of athletics?

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.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?

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.

Who studies at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?

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.

How does student life look like at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?

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.

What libraries are available to students at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?

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.

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1241

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

229

Total staff

1 full time, 3 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 809
Graduate: 432

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,241

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 100
Men: 129

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 21
Black or African American: 343
White: 20
Asian: 399
Two or more races: 5
Unknown: 2

Data 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.