University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC 20005
About University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private for-profit university in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 809 students. University of the Potomac-Washington DC 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 findings
- University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus charges about 0.4× the national private for-profit median tuition ($6,660).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.33%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,961.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 363% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | $6,660 | $18,868 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| District of Columbia (state median) | $19,530 | — | 14 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus really?
Key findings
- University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus charges about 0.4× the national private for-profit median tuition ($6,660).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,660
Finding University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus charges about 0.4× the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,660. That is about 0.4× the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the District of Columbia median ($19,530), sticker tuition is about 0.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is $18,868.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $18,868 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $1,185 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$6,660
Avg. net price
$18,868
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,640. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is known for
Top program completions
- Management Information Systems, General18
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance16
- Business Administration and Management, General14
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management10
- Project Management10
See earnings & programs for more.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.
Campus
Location
Washington, DC
City / state
- ZIP
- 20005
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 6% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
Size
Enrollment
809
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,381
- Graduate
- 432
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$8,769
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 24.44%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of the Potomac-Washington DC 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-Washington DC 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 | $19,197 |
| 2014 | $13,434 | $13,434 | $21,688 |
| 2015 | $13,884 | $13,884 | $19,407 |
| 2016 | $13,884 | $13,884 | $21,390 |
| 2017 | $13,884 | $13,884 | $20,829 |
| 2018 | $15,984 | $15,984 | $27,063 |
| 2019 | $9,990 | $9,990 | $28,402 |
| 2020 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $23,421 |
| 2021 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $17,867 |
| 2022 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $17,719 |
| 2023 | $6,660 | $6,660 | $18,868 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus reported total enrollment of about 809 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (49.3%), Black or African American (42.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). About 24.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 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-Washington DC Campus in 2024 is 809 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,381 students. Graduate enrollment is about 432 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
9.09% 100% Completion Time
33.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.09% of students graduating from University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Management Information Systems, General: 72% male / 28% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 69% male / 31% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates earn a median of $34,961 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $34,961. Median federal loan debt: $8,769. Average net price used in cost models: $18,868.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates report median earnings of $34,961 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,125
- District of Columbia median 0.38× the median ($8,291)
- Mid East median 0.38× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.41× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,510
- District of Columbia median 0.11× the median ($13,241)
- Mid East median 0.16× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.21× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus at a glance
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private for-profit institution in Washington, DC, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Management Information Systems, GeneralComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian49.3%Black or African American42.4%Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Schools near University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Other campuses in Washington, DC when available, plus nearby institutions in District of Columbia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within District of Columbia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus located?
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is located in Washington, DC.
What is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus's tuition?
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,660 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $18,868 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $6,660 and average net price is $18,868 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,360 annually.
What explains University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($18,868), completion (33.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($34,961). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,381 students, Asian (49.3%), Black or African American (42.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus?
About 48.3% of students at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of the Potomac-Washington DC 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-Washington DC Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,769.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus public or private?
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus an HBCU?
No. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus a tribal college?
No. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- District of Columbia college profile
- District of Columbia college costs
- District of Columbia colleges by ROI
- Washington, District of Columbia city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in District of Columbia
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.