University of the District of Columbia: Review & Facts

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University of the District of Columbia is a medium four-year, public school with 3,580 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1977 and is one of the 20 colleges and schools located in Washington, District of Columbia.

University of the District of Columbia is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

At University of the District of Columbia you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

74

University of the District of Columbia implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 74 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Law, Computer Science, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of the District of Columbia is low at 54% (way below District of Columbia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

54%

Bad

The graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of the District of Columbia is very good - 6:1. Read more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $12,200 a year. The additional fees at University of the District of Columbia beyond tuition are about $900; which comes to $13,100 per year.

Read the details about University of the District of Columbia additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

The college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of the District of Columbia is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at University of the District of Columbia and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (202) 274-5000 or check University of the District of Columbia Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

University of the District of Columbia offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of the District of Columbia, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at University of the District of Columbia.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of the District of Columbia. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of the District of Columbia appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of the District of Columbia Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia
20008, USA