Established in 1991, University of Potomac is a multi-campus private university. It has campuses in Washington D.C., Falls Church and Chicago. It offers a total of 25 degrees including associate, bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs. According to the university statistics, around 92.80% students are satisfied with their experience at university and around 92.70% students are satisfied with the academic programs offered by Potomac university.

The university has an open admission policy which makes it quite easy for students to be admitted. Admission rate of University of Potomac is around 80% to 90%. There are no minimum requirements for admission to the university. The graduation rate at undergraduate level is 57.90% and at master’s level is 50.40%.

  • A student applying for admission should have to apply for an interview in person or online interview before applying for admission.
  • Corporate education training or professional development program certificates are important to deposit before the interview.
  • GED certificates, High school certificates or proof (attested signed copy) important to submit during the admission process.
  • The institute typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1110 out of 1600.
  • The average ACT scores at the University of the Potomac is 19. This score makes the university moderately competitive for ACT scores.
  • The institute charges a nonrefundable application fee 100 USD from its candidates, 
  • Transcripts must be sealed and mailed from the issuing university; the request should be in regular mail always.

Note: Due to COVID-19, the classes at the University of Potomac for next semester will be happening online; the staff of the institute will work remotely.

Highlights

Application Portal Online Application Portal
Application fee (Non-refundable) Domestic Students: USD 30
International Students: USD 100
Acceptance Rate 100%
Average SAT score Not Required/not mentioned
Average ACT score Not Required/not mentioned
Mode of Payment Credit Card-Visa, Amex, Discover, and Mastercard accepted
Academic Calendar Semester Wise
Work Experience, Interview Yes, for MBA
Financial Aid Available

Admission Deadlines

The institute offers a range of courses for international students and provides admissions to them in the 2 intakes of Fall and Spring. The upcoming deadlines at the university are as follows:

Deadline Date
Fall August 1
Spring December 30

University of Potomac International Students’ Admissions

All the students hoping to get admission at University of the Potomac must fulfill the following requirements before submitting an application.

How to apply?

Application portal: Apply using the online application portal at the official website

Application Fee: USD 100 (Non-refundable)

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Verified, attested documents of high school or equivalent documents for undergraduate applicants are mandatory.
  • Financial funds, official bank statements required.
  • Secondary (High school or equivalent) documents in which the official language of the country is mentioned documents submissions are compulsory.
  • Passport photocopy.
  • official scholarship letters required, and financial statements related to the scholarship.
  • Sponsor details are required.
  • C average at a US post-secondary institution in which English was the language of instruction with 12 semester credit hours.
  • Visa certification.
  • Work-related documents and proof copies.
  • Work-related or other criteria documents
  • Proof of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.
  • Letters of recommendation.

English Proficiency Test Scores

University of the Potomac requires its non-native English applicants to submit evidence of English language proficiency in the form of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Students who have attended high school in which English is the medium of instruction may have this requirement waived. For freshman students, the SAT I exam will then be required. The minimum score required for seeking admission at the institute is as follows:

Test Name International Graduate students International Undergraduate students
TOEFL (IBT) 79 or higher 60 or higher
TOEFL (PBT) 550 or higher 500 or higher
IELTS 6.5 6.0

University of Potomac Country-specific Requirements

The institute oversees different admission-requirements for natives of different countries, some of which are as compield below.

Country Undergraduate requirement
India 12th examination or junior college as applicable, Indian school certificate, Intermediate certificate, Higher school certificate, or all India senior school certificate.
TOEFL, SAT -I, SAT-II, ACT, Letter of recommendation, Financial aid, Interview.
Sri Lanka 3 levels, F-1 Visa, SAT-I, SAT-II
Bangladesh Higher Secondary certificate Required subject areas, Minimum grade B in the subject area, British-patterned GCE certificates, TOEFL, IELTS, CSEL score report.
Nepal 12th Examination, SLC certificate, Good score in SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, Strong recommendation letter.
Bhutan Higher Secondary education certificate (80%), SAT, ACT, GMAT, Proof of fund

Visa Process for International Students

International students who want to study in the USA can apply for a student visa to study in the USA right after the application letter submitted to university students applied for. The F-1 visa is required for students who want to stay in the USA and finish their studies.

  • Valid passport
  • Valid visa
  • After SEVL (student and exchange information system) applicants will get an I-20 form which is required for the international applicant at the time of interview at the nearest US embassy.
  • If a spouse is coming with you to live in the USA, they also need their I-2O.26
  • DS-160 form
  • Passport size photo
  • College degree
  • Test scores

Application fee for nonimmigrant visa type: USD 160

F-1 Visa fee: USD 350

After the submission of the complete I-20 form and the payments students can schedule an interview at the nearest embassy.

University of Potomac Undergraduate Admissions

University of Potomac offers bachelor’s degrees in 6 subject areas that include Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Management and Early Childhood Development. The only major academic requirement for admission is completion of secondary education.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: 100 USD

Admission Requirements: The documents required for admission to undergraduate programs are as follows:

  • Complete application form
  • Official high school transcripts
  • Proof of high school completion
  • GED certificate, if applicable
  • Admission interview (in person or on campus)
  • English proficiency test scores (for international applicants)

University of Potomac Graduate Admissions

The university offers Graduate admissions in MBA, MHA, Masters of Science IT, Accounting, Masters of Science in computer science, Master’s in data analytics, master’s in healthcare informatics, and Masters of Science in education for applicants looking for admission at the institute to study in the USA.

Graduate admission requirements are following:

  • For admission in the graduate program, a 4 year’s bachelor’s degree or like it is important for admission.
  • Based on the interview preparation admission committee can take an applicant 16 with a 3-year degree.
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement.
  • A current resume
  • Essay
  • Soft copy of documents.
  • GMAT is not required. (Preferred if students do not have a bachelor’s degree in the business-related field)

Some specific admission requirements for popular graduate programs offered by University of Potomac are as tabulated below:

Course Academic Requirement Minimum English Proficiency Work Experience
MBA GMAT (Over – 600) TOEFL (Paper-based 550-600), Computer-based 213-250) 2 – 3 Years 33
MS Computer science GMAT/GRE IELTS 6.5,TOEFL IBT-80, TOEFL PBT - 550 Not required
MS Accounting GMAT/GRE TOEFL IBT-100, IELTS-7.0 Not required
MS data analytics GRE/ GMAT TOEFL IBT -80 Not required
MS Information technology GRE TOEFL IBT-90, IELTS-7.0 Not required

The admissions office of the University of the Potomac reviews each and every application critically. All the admissions are offered to the students on the basis of their academic achievements, extraordinary learning as well as the test scores. All students are required to submit their application forms at least 1 week prior to the deadline. For the last five years, the acceptance rate of the University of Potomac has always been more than 95%, so the chances of getting into the university are high. However, an early application and clear information on specific requirements may help more in increasing the chances of acceptance.

For more information, students can mail at admissions@potomac.edu
Telephonic Interview: 888-635-1121
Address: 1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 100
Washington, DC 20005
(202)686-0876

FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee of University of Potomac?

Ans. Application fees of University of Potomac is 100 USD.

Ques. If I withdraw my application I get my application fees back?

Ans. No, the application fee is non-refundable.

Ques. What is the admission rate at University of Potomac?

Ans. Admission rate at University of Potomac is around 80% to 90%.

Ques. Is standardized test scores necessary?

Ans. SAT/ACT is not mentioned as an admission requirement. Only proof of high school graduation is necessary for admission to undergraduate programs.

Ques. Do I need to take GMAT for admission to the MBA at University of Potomac?

Ans. The University of Potomac highly recommends taking the GMAT exam but it is not compulsory. If you are from any other field than business or lack pre-requisite courses in business, finance or economics, then GMAT scores will help the university to evaluate your application in a much better way.

Ques. What are the minimum GMAT scores for admission?

Ans. There are no minimum GMAT score requirements for admission to the University of Potomac.

Ques. Is interview compulsory for all applicants?

Ans. Applicants are required to attend an admission interview. Interviews can be done online or in person.

Ques. What GPA is required for University of Potomac?

Ans. University of Potomac has not set any minimum requirement for admission. The admission decision will depend on your overall application.

Ques. What if I have a 3-year bachelor’s degree?

Ans. International applicants who have a 3-year bachelor’s degree will be considered for admission based on the level of academic preparation as suggested by the Admissions Committee.

Ques. Under what conditions can I be waived from submitting English proficiency test scores?

Ans. Applicant do not have to present English proficiency test scores if they satisfy one of the following conditions:

  • Completed the last three years of high school in a country where English is their official language.
  • Completed at least 12 semester credit hours at a U.S. postsecondary institution which has English as the language of instruction and secured at least a C average.