University of the District of Columbia
tuition & fees
$12,514
graduate tuition & fees
$18,118
Student Population
4,202
online students
28
Number of Programs
96
Financial Aid Amount
$4,974
Graduation Rate
33%
University of the District of Columbia is a Public, 4 years college located in Washington, District of Columbia. UDC ranked 7th in District of Columbia Colleges and 38th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,202 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
University of the District of Columbia is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of the District of Columbia and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Phone | 202-274-5000 |
| WEB | www.udc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.udc.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.udc.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.udc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.udc.edu/custom/cost_calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.udc.edu/military/ |
| Disability Service | www.udc.edu/arc/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
University of the District of Columbia has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
UDC's 2025 tuition & fees is $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.77% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,004).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,604 for District of Columbia residents and $18,118 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -2.63% compared to the last year's rate.
| District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $5,662 | $12,514 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,604 | $18,118 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,202 students have enrolled at UDC (2024-2025). Among them, 28 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UDC has 3,610 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 592 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,202 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,610 |
| Graduate Students | 592 |
| Online Enrollment | 28 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UDC offers 96 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 96 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UDC
| Number of programs | 96 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |