Overview & History The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public institution established in 1976. Located in Washington, D.C., the university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,944 (fall 2021), an urban setting, and a campus size of 23 acres. The university follows a semester-based academic calendar and ranks #133-175 in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges for Regional Universities North. In-state tuition and fees are $8,516, while out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,060.
Quick Facts
- Setting: Urban
- In-state tuition and fees: $8,516
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,944
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Address: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20008
- Website: Visit School Website
Important Information (Letter Grades)
- SAT Range: N/A
- ACT Range: N/A
- High School GPA: N/A
Cost
- In-State Tuition & Fees: $8,516
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $17,060
- Room & Board: $15,137
- Annual Cost (average cost after aid): $16,001
Academics
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 17% (F)
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 8:1 (A)
- Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 80% (A)
Student Enrollment
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,944
- Graduate Enrollment: 289
- Total Enrollment: 3,233
- Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 1,328
Student Diversity (%)
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Black: 61%
- Hispanic: 13%
- Unknown: 11%
- White: 6%
- International: 6%
- Asian: 2%
Gender Distribution
- Male: 37%
- Female: 63%
Campus Life Types of campus housing available:
- Coed dorms
Student Activities
- Sports Teams: 24+
- Fraternities: 4
- Sororities: 4
After College
- Median Starting Salary of Alumni: $52,500
- Graduation Rate: 17%
- Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021): 39%
- Average Debt at Graduation: $4,497