University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,760

2023 Average Net Price

$18,780

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

593

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25%

3 Graduates

About

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus were General Management Information Systems (13 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (11 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus. 44.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (11 degrees), 2.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is $5,760, which is $−9,404 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is $5,760, which is $9,404 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,780.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was $5,760. The cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is $−9,404 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,780

2023 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,780. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,360

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was of $11,360 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus had a total enrollment of 593 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is 593 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 7.59% Hispanic or Latino, 6.24% White, and 0.506% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (21.5%), followed by Asian Female (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.92%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (29.4%), followed by Asian Female (13.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 593 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is 593 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
238 enrolled students
Black or African American
76 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is 40.1% Asian, 12.8% Black or African American, 7.59% Hispanic or Latino, 6.24% White, and 0.506% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 5 fewer women than men received degrees from University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is asian (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is General Management Information Systems (13 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (11 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (34 degrees awarded), Health (11 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are Registered nurses (1,581,047 people), Accountants & auditors (1,056,391 people), Other managers (935,442 people), Software developers (754,293 people), and Financial managers (550,150 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus in 2023 are Business (34 degrees awarded), Health (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are Business (34 degrees awarded), Health (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees), and Protective Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,934,455 people), Computer Systems Design (1,096,380 people), Elementary & secondary schools (863,575 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (585,086 people), and Banking & related activities (563,335 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.

Most Common (2023)

General Management Information Systems
13 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
11 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was General Management Information Systems with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus in General Management Information Systems, which is 2.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 1.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is Male and Black or African American (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is asian (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Male
6 degrees awarded
Asian Female
5 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is asian male (6 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (5 degrees).

Operations

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are Male Instructor (5), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 21 employees, Sales and related, with 15 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.57M

2023 Salaries

0.212%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus paid a median of $5.57M in salaries, a 0.212% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.93% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$250k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus paid a total of $250k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.49% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees, Sales and related with 15 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus was Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus.

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