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PublicUrbanHBCU

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia 20008

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UrbanHBCU

Known 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

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,080Students
6:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$44,236Earnings 10yr
$14,693Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the District of Columbia Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,693

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (93)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from DC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
3 mi(5 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
34 mi(59 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
123 mi(213 min)

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