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University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia is a small, public institution located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1976, University of the District of Columbia offers undergraduate degrees in 93 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

3,297 undergraduates

$6,152 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into University of the District of Columbia? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 100.0%

SAT score average N/A

ACT score average N/A

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $50

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Key deadlines

August

226 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of the District of Columbia is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

6 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Business and Management

Law and Legal Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Computer Science and Information Technology

Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Law

Political Science and Government

Education, General

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Accounting and Related Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,152

Additional expenses

Room & board N/A

Books & supplies $1,149

Other expenses N/A

Cost of attendance* $7,301

Average financial aid package $10,280

Estimated cost -$2,979 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,004

Additional expenses

Room & board N/A

Books & supplies $1,149

Other expenses N/A

Cost of attendance* $14,153

Average financial aid package $10,280

Estimated cost $3,873 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of the District of Columbia has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,297, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

3,855

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

53%

Hispanic American %

25%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

10%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of the District of Columbia, students love their Caribbean Student Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

2022745000

www.udc.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Caribbean student association

Theater arts ensemble

National association for the advancement of colored people

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of the District of Columbia to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of the District of Columbia?

University of the District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC.

What is the acceptance rate at University of the District of Columbia?

The acceptance rate for University of the District of Columbia is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for University of the District of Columbia?

The average high school GPA for University of the District of Columbia students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of the District of Columbia?

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of the District of Columbia including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $79,620.

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