University of the Potomac Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is a private for-profit university in FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, enrolling about 157 students. University of the Potomac-VA Campus awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,660 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,961 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 157 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
- First-Generation Students: 48.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 183
- Room & Board: $11,360 annual estimate
University of the Potomac-VA Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about University of the Potomac-VA Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is located in FALLS CHURCH, VA (ZIP 22043-2536).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus public or private?
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does University of the Potomac-VA Campus cost?
Published tuition: $6,660.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,640.
How big is University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
Total enrollment: 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 183 students.
Graduate enrollment: 394 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of University of the Potomac-VA Campus earn?
Median earnings: $38,444 six years after entry; $34,961 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,769.
0.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of the Potomac-VA Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (156 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (82 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (22 completions)
- Accounting (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $34,961 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was $6,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 University of the Potomac-VA Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,640 4-Year Tuition
$11,360 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$74,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of the Potomac-VA Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of the Potomac-VA Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,434 | $13,434 | $14,562 |
| 2014 | $13,434 | $13,434 | $21,675 |
| 2015 | $13,884 | $13,884 | — |
| 2016 | $13,884 | $13,884 | — |
| 2017 | $13,884 | $13,884 | $19,769 |
| 2018 | $15,804 | $15,804 | $27,992 |
| 2019 | $9,990 | $9,990 | $21,564 |
| 2020 | $6,660 | $6,660 | — |
| 2021 | $6,660 | $6,660 | — |
| 2022 | $6,660 | $6,660 | — |
| 2023 | $6,660 | $6,660 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of the Potomac-VA Campus reported total enrollment of about 157 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 69% male and 31% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (48.4%), Non-Resident Alien (35.0%), and Black or African American (7.0%). Roughly 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in 2024 is 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 183 students. Graduate enrollment is about 394 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 48.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.00% of students graduating from University of the Potomac-VA Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 69% male / 31% female
- Management Information Systems, General: 72% male / 28% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of the Potomac-VA Campus.
Return on Investment
$8,769 Median Student Debt
$34,961 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of the Potomac-VA Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 156 completions
2. Management Information Systems, General: 82 completions
3. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 22 completions
4. Accounting: 5 completions
Most popular programs at University of the Potomac-VA Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of the Potomac-VA Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of the Potomac-VA Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,823
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is a private for-profit institution located in FALLS CHURCH, VA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Management Information Systems, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 157 students. Student body composition includes Asian (48.4%), Non-Resident Alien (35.0%), Black or African American (7.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. About 48.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Location
FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043-2536
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of the Potomac-VA Campus provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of the Potomac-VA Campus located?
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is located in FALLS CHURCH, VA.
How much does University of the Potomac-VA Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $6,660 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,360 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
University of the Potomac-VA Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 183 students, Asian (48.4%), Non-Resident Alien (35.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
About 48.3% of students at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of the Potomac-VA Campus earn?
Median earnings are $38,444 six years after entry and $34,961 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Potomac-VA Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of the Potomac-VA Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,769.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus public or private?
University of the Potomac-VA Campus is a private for-profit institution located in FALLS CHURCH, VA.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus an HBCU?
No. University of the Potomac-VA Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus a tribal college?
No. University of the Potomac-VA Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of the Potomac-VA Campus does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.3%).
Is University of the Potomac-VA Campus religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for University of the Potomac-VA Campus in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.