At a Glance
We Believe in Providing The Best, For the Best
At University of the Potomac, we are proud of our students. With successful professionals in their career fields of choice thriving in today’s marketplace, we continually aim to provide the best education, for the best students.
What We Are All About
We Have Some of the Most Diverse Classes on the East Coast
By offering affordable and accessible education in career-oriented disciplines, University of the Potomac provides educational opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels, which leads to career enhancement for multicultural adult learners. The practitioner-led curriculum builds a strong foundation in general education and uses flexible online and campus-based teaching and learning models that feature small classes to emphasize collaborative learning in the classroom and through technology. Instruction is delivered by professionally and academically qualified faculty committed to student success.
Quick Facts and Statistics
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Faculty Satisfaction |
83.80% |
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Working Professional Faculty Rate |
62.20% |
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Masters Faculty Members |
23 |
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Doctorate Faculty Members |
35 |
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Student to Faculty Ratio |
7.03 |
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Undergraduates over age 25 |
15% |
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High representation of female students |
45%
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2022 Academic Program ranking within the District of Columbia area reported by UniversityHQ® |
Ranked second out 10 |
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Admissions Rate |
44% |
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Number of scholarships awarded in 2020-2021 |
1376 |
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Number of Degree Programs |
31 |
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Associate’s Degree |
37% |
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Bachelor’s Degree |
35%
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Master’s Degree |
54 |
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Number of Degree Programs |
32 |
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Students’ satisfaction with the overall student experience |
88.7% |
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Students’ satisfaction with academic courses |
88.3% |
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Students’ satisfaction with Faculty |
85.32% |
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Students’ satisfaction with UOTP Administration (available to hear students’ concerns): |
84.15% |
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Students’ satisfaction with Admission Division |
85% |
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Students’ satisfaction with Finance Division |
74.74% |
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Students’ sense of belonging to UOTP: |
92.80% |
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School Default Rates FY 2018, 2017 and 2016
| OPE ID | School | Type | Control | PRGMS |
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032183 |
UNIVERSITY OF THE POTOMAC
1401 H STREET NORTHWEST
WASHINGTON DC 20005-9997 |
Master's Degree or Doctor's Degree |
Proprietary |
Both (FFEL/FDL) |
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Default Rate |
11.7 |
16.1 |
20.2 |
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No. in Default |
8 |
10 |
18 |
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No. in Repay |
68 |
62 |
89 |
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Enrollment figures |
420 |
443 |
470 |
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Percentage Calculation |
16.1 |
13.9 |
18.9 |
ENROLLMENT: To provide context for the Cohort Default Rate (CDR) data we include enrollment data (students enrolled at any time during the year) and a corresponding percentage (borrowers entering repayment divided by that enrollment figure). While there is no direct relationship between the timing of when a borrower entered repayment (October 1 through September 30) and any particular enrollment year, for the purpose of these data, we have chosen to use the academic year ending on the June 30 prior to the beginning of the cohort year (e.g., FY 2018 CDR Year will use 2016-2017 enrollment).
Current Date : 10/27/2020
About Our Locations
University of the Potomac is here to serve you. We offer the convenience of taking a class online, anywhere around the world, or at our Washington, D.C., or Falls Church, Virginia campus.
Located in Our Nation’s Capital
Located in Our Nation’s CapitalOur Washington, D.C. campus is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s government and business district, three blocks from the White House. In addition to providing the latest amenities in a modern setting, the campus is located adjacent to the McPherson Square metro station, and just three blocks from Metro Center, making it easy to commute to and from classes.
Surrounded by History and Culture
Surrounded by History and CultureOur Falls Church, Virginia campus is located 15 minutes from Arlington, VA and the Maryland border. The campus is surrounded by a host of historical sites and its culturally diverse surroundings make it ideal for learning in and out of the classroom.
Online Learning
Online LearningThe flexibility and quality of our online learning program is perfect for those who are serious about getting a great education and earning a degree, but prefer the online experience. Students in our online programs get the same quality education we provide in the classroom and the degree requirements are the same.
Online Learning
Online LearningStudents can use 4Stay UOTP service to look for accommodation.*
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Our Mission
University of the Potomac provides educational opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level leading to career enhancement for its multicultural adult learners by offering affordable and accessible education in career-oriented disciplines. The practitioner-led curriculum, building on a strong foundation in general education, utilizes flexible online and campus-based teaching and learning models that feature small classes emphasizing collaborative learning in the classroom and through technology. Instruction is delivered by professionally and academically qualified faculty committed to student success.
Value & Benefits
- Flexible class schedules
- Small classes combined with experienced faculty
- Transportation convenience
- Free online tutoring on-demand
- Housing assistance
- Alumni Employers: Bank of America, USA Today, Boeing, Deloitte, IBM, Microsoft, U.S. Army, Wipro
