University of the Potomac-VA Campus

www.potomac.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,640

2021 Enrolled Students

450

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

4 Graduates

About

University of the Potomac-VA Campus is a higher education institution located in Fairfax County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Potomac-VA Campus were General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees awarded), General Management Information Systems (34 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (12 degrees).

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Potomac-VA Campus. 30.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (14 degrees), 1.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is $8,640, which is $−5,860 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is $8,640, which is $−5,860 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 2% of undergraduate students attending University of the Potomac-VA Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was $8,640. The cost of tuition at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is $−5,860 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Potomac-VA Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Potomac-VA Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,360

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was of $11,360 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 28.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

2% of undergraduate students at University of the Potomac-VA Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 33.3% with respect to 2020, when 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 37 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of the Potomac-VA Campus had a total enrollment of 450 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is 450 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-VA Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% Asian, 4.44% Black or African American, 3.33% White, 2% Two or More Races, 0.889% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.222% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (23.8%), followed by Asian Female (13.8%) and White Male (7.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (25.1%), followed by Asian Female (15.9%) and Black or African American Female (2.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 450 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is 450 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), University of the Potomac-VA Campus had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Potomac-VA Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
182 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students
White
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is 40.4% Asian, 4.44% Black or African American, 3.33% White, 2% Two or More Races, 0.889% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.222% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (2.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 79 fewer women than men received degrees from University of the Potomac-VA Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is asian (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees awarded), followed by General Management Information Systems (34 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Potomac-VA Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (189 degrees awarded), Health (12 degrees), and Protective Services (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are Registered nurses (1,449,506 people), Accountants & auditors (1,068,843 people), Other managers (842,797 people), Software developers (617,658 people), and Financial managers (495,402 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in 2021 are Business (189 degrees awarded), Health (12 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are Business (189 degrees awarded), Health (12 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,883,684 people), Computer Systems Design (1,021,932 people), Elementary & secondary schools (827,034 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (559,997 people), and Banking & related activities (554,628 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Potomac-VA Campus.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded
General Management Information Systems
34 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Potomac-VA Campus was General Business Administration & Management with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of the Potomac-VA Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

141

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus, which is 2.27 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (62).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Potomac-VA Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 88 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Potomac-VA Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.568 times less than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from University of the Potomac-VA Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
14 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is asian (14 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Male
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Potomac-VA Campus is asian male (11 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (5 degrees).