Established in 1991, University of the Potomac is a for-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. This institution also has a branch campus in Herndon. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of the Potomac (UOTP) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. University of the Potomac (UOTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOTP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.