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Potomac College
- 4000 Chesapeake St NW
- Washington, DC 20016
- OPEID College Code: 03218300
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- General Phone: (202) 686-0876
- President: Florence Tate
- Website: www.potomac.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 318
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Our mission is to provide quality educational experiences and opportunities to a diverse community of learners, which will challenge them to think critically, communicate effectively, achieve professional goals and develop qualities of leadership.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 202 | 188 | 183 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,110 | $15,390 | $14,850 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,110 | $15,390 | $14,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $480 | $480 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,561 | $6,354 | $6,147 |
| Other Expenses | $3,987 | $3,924 | $3,690 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,987 | $3,924 | $3,690 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,070 | $15,870 | $15,330 |
| Out of State | $17,070 | $15,870 | $15,330 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,618 | $26,148 | $25,167 |
| Out of State | $27,618 | $26,148 | $25,167 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $21,057 | $19,794 | $19,020 |
| Out of State | $21,057 | $19,794 | $19,020 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Accounting | - | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | - | - | - |
| International Business, Trade and Commerce | - | - | - |
| Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management | - | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | - | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 318 Undergraduate: 318
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 129 Female: 189
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 129 Female: 189
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 50 Part-Time: 268
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 50 Part-Time: 268
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 274 | 86% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3% |
| White | 11 | 3% |
| Unknown | 19 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 3 | 0.9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 24 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 66 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 36 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 30 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 97 | 31% |
| Ages 50-65 | 47 | 15% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.9% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 68 | 28 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| Primarily Instruction | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,462 (3) | $47,319 (2) | $44,748 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,015 (3) | $38,716 (2) | $36,613 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
