University of the Potomac

Key Highlights

• Licensed main campus in Washington, D.C., with a Virginia branch and online study options
• MSCHE accreditation reaffirmed on March 18, 2025
• Established in 1989 and renamed University of the Potomac in 2013
• Career-oriented institution serving a multicultural, adult-learner population

Student Life & Environment

Student life at Potomac differs from the residential-campus model. The Washington site occupies a downtown suite with classrooms and practical academic facilities rather than a large self-contained campus. Officially listed facilities include computer labs, a library, conference rooms, faculty and staff offices, and admissions offices. The university does not advertise institution-operated residence halls; instead, it directs students to a third-party off-campus housing search service. Students should therefore plan independently for rent, commuting, meals, and other living arrangements. Student Support Services provides academic, international, military, financial-aid, and disability-support contacts. Career Development Services offers workshops covering résumé development, interviews, employment applications, and networking. These services can be useful for working adults and international students navigating a compact institution, but students seeking extensive clubs, athletics, recreation facilities, or a conventional residential social environment should ask admissions what is currently active at the D.C. campus. The university explicitly states that it does not provide personal or psychological counseling. Students who request such support are referred to community resources through Student Services. That limitation is important when comparing support systems. The central location can broaden access to Washington’s public, cultural, and professional activities, but participation in city life and community building will depend substantially on the student’s own initiative, schedule, and commute.

Location & Surroundings

The main campus is at 1401 H Street NW, Suite 100, in Washington’s downtown government and business district. It is three blocks from the White House, adjacent to McPherson Square Metro station, and about three blocks from Metro Center. Those connections make the campus reachable from several parts of the District, Maryland, and Northern Virginia without a car. The setting places students near federal agencies, businesses, embassies, international organizations, nonprofits, museums, and major civic institutions. This can be useful for students studying government contracting, business, technology, international business, or related professional subjects, although the university does not promise internships simply because of its location. Students should budget for the realities of a central-city campus. Potomac does not present the D.C. location as a residential campus, and accommodation must be arranged separately. The immediate campus facilities are compact, while dining, recreation, and much of the social environment come from the surrounding city. Applicants should also confirm their timetable and teaching location before committing to housing, since the university says classes may be offered at either the Washington or Falls Church campus.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university’s current tuition page uses program-level and per-credit pricing rather than one campus-wide annual figure. It lists domestic tuition of $240 per credit for associate and bachelor’s programs, $450 for master’s programs, and $517 for doctoral study. Published international rates are $588 per undergraduate credit and $900 per master’s credit, while the doctoral rate shown is $517. Technology fees are charged by three-credit course, and the page also lists estimated book expenses and administrative fees. Actual totals can change with transfer credit, repeated courses, examinations, and study pace, so students should request an individualized written estimate. The August 2026 catalog describes several scholarships, including an international tuition scholarship that may cover up to 35% of normal international tuition for eligible new full-time students. It also identifies a Good Hope Scholarship for qualifying students from the Washington metropolitan area. Scholarship eligibility, renewal standards, and interaction with other aid should be confirmed before relying on an award. Career Development Services offers practical job-search workshops in résumé writing, interviewing, employment applications, and networking. The institution’s curriculum is designed for career enhancement, particularly in business and technology-related fields. However, the reviewed official sources do not establish placement rates, typical salaries, guaranteed internships, or specific employer pipelines. Students should evaluate likely outcomes using the curriculum, their prior experience, location, work authorization, and the relevance of the selected degree to their target occupation.