A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Potomac College-Washington are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
19%
|
Black |
62%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
5%
|
International |
3%
|
Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 60% more male students than female students enrolled at Potomac College Washington with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Potomac College-Washington has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
62%
|
Women |
38%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
329
|
Women |
205
|
Potomac College-Washington serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 86% of the student body residing outside of District Of Columbia or from other countries.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
14%
|
Out of State |
86%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 82.2% |
Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=384412 IPEDS survey data for Potomac College Washington.
Last updated February 24, 2024