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UNITED STATES ATLAS · SOURCE-REVIEWED · 2026-10-16

University of the Potomac

Potomac · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

The University of the Potomac, situated steps from the White House at 1401 H Street NW in downtown Washington, D.C., delivers career-focused degrees accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Potomac combines urban experiential learning with international multicultural cohorts across computer science, information technology, business administration, and digital forensics.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1989
Student Population
2,800+
International Ratio
34%
Academic Staff
140+
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Washington, D.C. · Capital Center for Cybersecurity, Analytics & International Business. The University of the Potomac, situated steps from the White House at 1401 H Street NW in downtown Washington, D.C., delivers career-focused degrees accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Potomac combines urban experiential learning with international multicultural cohorts across computer science, information technology, business administration, and digital forensics.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma or recognized equivalent for undergraduate programs; conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 2.5+ GPA for graduate master's and doctoral degrees. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.0+ for international applicants. Rolling admissions with six intake terms per year: Fall I August 15, 2027; Fall II October 15, 2026; Spring I January 10, 2027.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Richard C. Bush

Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Business Strategy
Office of Academic Affairs

Expert in multinational corporate acquisitions, higher education accreditation systems, and strategic management in international business enterprises....

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Dr. Sergei Shiriaev

Professor and Program Chair of Computer Science
School of Computer Science and Technology

Specializes in algorithmic complexity, artificial intelligence neural network optimization, and cloud-based cryptographic protocols....

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Dr. Maria Alvarez

Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Department of Cybersecurity

Investigates cyber warfare doctrine, zero-trust network perimeter defense, and digital forensics evidence integrity in federal litigation....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with University of the Potomac. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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