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University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Washington, DC·Private for-profit·809 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 809 students.

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809
Students
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Net Price
33%
Grad Rate
$54,600
Earnings
10 yr
$8,769
Debt

About This School

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia with approximately 809 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $6,660 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $54,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 50% graduation rate means only half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a very low $7,500, and median earnings of $54,600 after 10 years are respectable for a school of this size. Worth considering if you need an affordable, small private school in DC and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but do your homework on what support systems exist to help you reach graduation.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$3,125

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing46%
Computer Science44%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,660
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,660
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$8,769

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
33%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$54,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,769
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,000
Female graduates$36,200

Gap: -17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,769
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$54,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White2%
Black42%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian49%
Two or more races1%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (809 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

1401 H Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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