University of the Potomac

University of the Potomac is a private school in an urban setting in Washington, DC. University of the Potomac was founded in 1991 and now enrolls around 276 students a year, including 109 undergrads.

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Is University of the Potomac a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what University of the Potomac offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of the Potomac

It is not competitive to get into University of the Potomac. Around 96% of applicants get into University of the Potomac each year. Out of 114 applications received in 2021, 109 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of the Potomac

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of the Potomac, around 67% come back their sophomore year. University of the Potomac's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 26%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for University of the Potomac Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Potomac

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Potomac. Based on this information, how does University of the Potomac sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of the Potomac a good school for you?

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Where is University of the Potomac?

University of the Potomac is located in the urban setting of Washington, DC, less than an hour from Washington DC; Tysons and VA.

If you want to see University of the Potomac for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95/495 to Washington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of the Potomac and Washington are like without leaving home.

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