University of the District of Columbia
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$5,292
Avg in-state tuition
$12,144
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of the District of Columbia
The University of the District of Columbia is a small public university located on an urban campus in Washington, District of Columbia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,947, and admissions are selective. The university offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 25%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,292, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,144.
Rankings
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- #1 Ranked in Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities of 2023
- #1 Ranked in Most Affordable and Cheapest HBCU Programs
- #1 Ranked in Top 10 HBCUs for Computer Science Programs
- #1 Ranked in Best HBCUs for Computer Engineering Programs
- #8 Ranked in Best HBCU Nutrition Programs
- #19 Ranked in Best HBCUs for LGBTQ+ Students
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
53% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
25% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
24%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
58%
Hispanic
17%
White
8%
Unknown
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
63%
Socio-economic diversity
50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
819
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,292 | $12,144 |
Graduate | $9,234 | $17,748 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,280 |
On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,205 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,389 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,389 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $6,572 | $13,424 |
Off-campus without family | $29,166 | $36,018 |
Off-campus with family | $11,961 | $18,813 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
50%
State Grant Aid
1%
Institution Grant Aid
45%
Pell Grant
50%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Economics
BA
MA
DOC
2Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
15Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
16Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
17Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
19Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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