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University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

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Known for business — close-knit campus

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private urban institution in Washington, District of Columbia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 266 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,961 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,868.

Established
1991
Motto
Affordable Excellence
Type
Private for-profit university

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SAT Avg
266Students
10:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$34,961Earnings 10yr
$18,868Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$6,660
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$21,791
Average Net Price$18,868
Median Debt at Graduation$8,769
Monthly Payment (10yr)$93

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,558
$30–48K$20,178

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,868

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
266
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Black 17%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 38%
Int'l 22%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.0%
Freshman Retention75.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,444
8 Years$32,356
10 Years$34,961

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,900
Men
$60,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from DC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
1 mi(2 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
35 mi(61 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
123 mi(213 min)

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