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University of the District of Columbia
The University of the District of Columbia is a public four-year institution located in Washington, D.C., offering diverse degree paths from associate to doctoral levels within five schools and colleges.
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$14,287AVG NET PRICE
40%GRAD RATE
3,855STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Washington, DCCity: Large
THE SIGNATURE
University of the District of Columbia Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
As the only public university in the nation's capital and the only urban land-grant university in the United States, UDC serves as a hub for academic growth and community service. The institution extends beyond its campus footprint, providing students with easy access to world-famous monuments, political intrigue, and cultural attractions that define life in the District.
The university offers a wide variety of learning experiences through more than 80 programs across five schools and colleges. Students can pursue associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees while engaging in research personally developed by deans and department chairs to advance their education.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
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SettingCity: Large
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Prospective students can explore various tour options to experience campus life firsthand before applying. The university hosts scheduled group visits and individual tours led by student ambassadors to help families understand what it is like to be a UDC student.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $50.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$6,152/yr
Out-of-state: $13,004/yr. District of Columbia residents pay roughly 53% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$14,287/yr
▲ 16% since 2020-2167% receive aid
Average aid package $7,279.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
UDC offers more than 80 programs across five schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, and David A. Clarke School of Law. The institution provides pathways for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study while maintaining its role as a land-grant college focused on practical education.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
6:1
6-year graduation rate
40%
▲ 7 pts since 2016
First-year retention
67%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
43
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.16.9%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.6%
Mechanical Engineering.5.7%
Human Development and Family Studies, General.5.7%
Computer Science.5.4%
Psychology, General.5.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
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Setting
City: Large
IN CONTEXT
University of the District of Columbia vs. peer institutions
How University of the District of Columbia compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
University of the District of Columbia
$14,287
Alabama A & M University
$14,064
Alcorn State University
$13,155
Delaware State University
$15,555
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$44,236
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
81.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
67.4%
67.4% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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