POTOMAC COLLEGE
- 4000 Chesapeake St NW
- Washington, DC 20016
- OPEID College Code: 03218300
- General Phone: (202) 686-0876
- President: Glenn Johanessen
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 298
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Potomac College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.potomac.edu

- 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.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
Potomac College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 40%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 40% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,500 | $5,182 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 17.9% | 14.2% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 32 | 26 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 178 | 183 | 202 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $16,020 | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,020 | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,020 | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 | $960 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,300 | $6,300 | $5,507 |
| Other Expenses | $3,847 | $3,847 | $3,206 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,116 | $3,847 | $1,764 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,980 | $16,980 | $16,820 |
| In-State | $16,980 | $16,980 | $16,820 |
| Out of State | $16,980 | $16,980 | $16,820 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,127 | $27,127 | $25,533 |
| In-State | $27,127 | $27,127 | $25,533 |
| Out of State | $27,127 | $27,127 | $25,533 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $19,096 | $19,096 | $18,584 |
| In-State | $19,096 | $19,096 | $18,584 |
| Out of State | $19,096 | $19,096 | $18,584 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Accounting Degree | - | 3 | 3 |
| Business Administration Degree | - | 4 | 15 |
| International Business Degree | - | - | - |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other Degree | - | - | 10 |
| Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management Degree | - | - | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security Degree | 1 | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Health Care Administration Degree | - | - | 6 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 298 Undergraduate: 298
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 130 Female: 168
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 130 Female: 168
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 239 Part-Time: 59
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 239 Part-Time: 59
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 42 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 8 | 3% |
| Ages 20-21 | 12 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 23 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 66 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 61 | 20% |
| Ages 35-39 | 34 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 59 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 27 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 7 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 90 | 39 | 51 |
| Faculty Status | 51 | 2 | 49 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 49 | - | 49 |
| Primarily Instruction | 49 | - | 49 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Other Professionals | 23 | 23 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009