A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Potomac College-Herndon are predominantly Foreign Resident with a smaller White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 89% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
11%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
59%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 87% more male students than female students enrolled at Potomac College Herndon with a gender ratio of 65% men to 35% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Potomac College-Herndon has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
65%
|
| Women |
35%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
371
|
| Women |
198
|
Potomac College-Herndon serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
10%
|
0% 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 | 26.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=442639 IPEDS survey data for Potomac College Herndon.