University of the District of Columbia, DC
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Historically Black College and University
Open Admissions
2 Campuses
Main Campus
University of the District of Columbia Rankings
Affordability70
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of the District of Columbia
69%
Bachelor’s
31%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
Engineering5%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Legal Professions and Studies9%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences9%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into University of the District of Columbia
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending University of the District of Columbia
$6K
In-State Tuition
$12K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of the District of Columbia
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$269
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 64% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 24% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 36% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 44% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of the District of Columbia
60%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
30%
Withdrawal Rate
19%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 19% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 12% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 61% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 47% | 58% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 22% | 56% | 44% |
| Other race | 22% | 35% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of the District of Columbia
84%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 81% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 81% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $31K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of the District of Columbia
3,656
Undergraduates
39%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
377
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 60% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 4% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 8% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 55% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 3% | 21% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of the District of Columbia, DC
Wesley Theological Seminary
1 miles, W
American University
1 miles, SW
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
2 miles, S