University of the Potomac

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

Founded in 1991, University of the Potomac currently enrolls around 276 students a year, including 109 undergrads. The institution runs on a other academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About University of the Potomac

Acceptance rate: 96%

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

University of the Potomac Acceptance Rate 2021

It is noncompetitive to get into University of the Potomac. Around 96 percent of all applicants to University of the Potomac are accepted each year.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is University of the Potomac a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of the Potomac, around 67 percent return for their sophomore year.

University of the Potomac's six-year graduation for undergrads is 26 percent. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

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 the real question to ask yourself: is University of the Potomac a good school for YOU?

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