University of the District of Columbia
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$6,152
Avg in-state tuition
$13,004
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 3,725, and admissions are selective. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,152, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,004.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
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SAT & ACT
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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.
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Students enrolled
22%
Online student enrollment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
61%
Hispanic
16%
White
6%
Unknown
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
38%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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