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University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, University of the District of Columbia is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of University of the District of Columbia is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

University of the District of Columbia is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, University of the District of Columbia emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, District of Columbia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 25% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 53% at University of the District of Columbia suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • HBCU
  • Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,152

Cost of attendance at University of the District of Columbia in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $6,152
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,004

Cost of attendance at University of the District of Columbia in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average $13,004
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at University of the District of Columbia received on average $7,657 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,657
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 114 50% $5,278 $601,656
Other Federal Grant 114 50% $5,709 $650,856
State Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $1,687 $5,062
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 103 45% $4,635 $477,372
Total Grant & Scholarships 148 65% $7,657 $1,133,290

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of the District of Columbia students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of the District of Columbia students is 25.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

25.0%

  • African American 17.0% 24 students
  • unknown 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 35.3% 12 students
  • International Students 60.9% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball East Coast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country East Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of the District of Columbia provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of the District of Columbia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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