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.