School Overview
The University of District of Columbia (also known as “UDC”) is a historically black, publicly funded and sponsored, four-year university located in Washington D.C. UDC is unique among higher education institutions as it is the only public university in U.S. Capital of Washington D.C. and it is a land-grant university. UDC is also a member of the Thurgood Marshal College Fund (TMCF), which is dedicated to raising money to support higher education for black students.
General Information
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Admission Office 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 274-6110 Fax: (202) 274-5552 [email protected] Contact: LaVerne Hill-Flannigan Director of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 (202) 274-5000 www.udc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,121 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,015 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,121 Graduate enrollment: 218 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Out-of-state application fee: $100 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported Open admission |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising A Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation A,B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A,B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Architectural Engineering A Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A,B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medical Radiologic Technology A History History – General A,B Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Mathematics Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Technologies Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics C Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources & Conservation – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks, Recreation & Fitness – General A,B Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A Philosophy & Religion Philosophy A,B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Corrections A Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of the District of Columbia Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (202) 274-5000 |
| Website: | www.udc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.udc.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,199 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 44% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,702 (88% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $6,020 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $12,704 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $8,625 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of the District of Columbia Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of the District of Columbia.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Engineering | 2 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 2 | 21 | 44 | 17 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of the District of Columbia and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $6,020 |
| Out-of-state | $12,704 |
| Books and supplies | $1,280 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,860 |
| Out-of-state | $18,176 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 311 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 272 | 75% | $8,625 |
| Student loan aid | 113 | 31% | $5,988 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,324 | 60% | $6,683 |
| Federal student loans | 1,538 | 40% | $7,520 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of the District of Columbia. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of the District of Columbia students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of the District of Columbia Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,199 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,828 |
| Graduate enrollment | 371 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of the District of Columbia Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
- Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees
- Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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