University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Private for-profit two-year college in Washington, DC that costs an average of $17,778 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,778
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,211

Private for-profitLarge city809 undergraduates

Cost of University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,320
Tuition and fees, in-state$6,660
Books and supplies$500
Average net price after aid$17,778

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,925
$30,001–48,000$20,622

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate40%
First-year retention80%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$60,829
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,211
Rank in District of Columbia (earnings)2nd of 2 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$6,972
Typical monthly loan payment$79 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants9.6%
Students with federal loans2.8%

Majors and programs at University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations8——
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other———
Computer Science———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management16——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———
Hospitality Administration/Management———
International Business1——
Management Information Systems and Services7——
Medical Illustration and Informatics———
Security Science and Technology4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
International/Globalization Studies———
Management Information Systems and Services———

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
International Business———
Management Information Systems and Services———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations21——
Computer Programming———
Computer Science———
Health and Medical Administrative Services21——
International Business11——
Management Information Systems and Services26——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other5——

Similar colleges in District of Columbia

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of the District of ColumbiaWashington$9,519—$49,165

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About University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationWashington, DC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates809
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitepotomac.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,320 a year (tuition and fees: $6,660). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,778 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,925.

How much do University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,211 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 2 similar colleges in District of Columbia.

What is University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus's graduation rate?

40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.