PublicUrbanHBCU
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Visit websiteKnown for business — excellent value
University of the District of Columbia is a public institution in Washington with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,236 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,693.
Established
1851
Motto
"Aspire, Accomplish, Take on the World"
Mascot
Felix the Firebird
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes at the Division II level as a member of the East Coast Conference (ECC)
Division
Division II
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,080Students
6:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$44,236Earnings 10yr
$14,693Net Price
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$6,152
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,004
Books & Supplies$1,149
Total Cost of Attendance$20,911
Average Net Price$14,693
Median Debt at Graduation$24,872
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,786
$30–48K$14,589
$48–75K$17,674
$75–110K$12,345
$110K+$20,245
Programs (93)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,080
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 3%
Black 54%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate26.3%
Freshman Retention66.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,358
8 Years$40,032
10 Years$44,236
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,100
Men
$41,900
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia