University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,810
Graduate Enrollment: 529
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 50.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 48.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 4.9%
Black: 58.8%
Hispanic: 18.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Black: 58.8%
Hispanic: 18.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.2%
Non-resident alien: 5.8%
Unknown race: 6.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,626
In-State tuition: $6,152Out-of-State tuition: $13,004
Estimated books and supplies: $1,280 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,205 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $31,505 (2017)
Median Family Income: $19,867 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 31.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,872 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $264 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,434 |
| $30k-48k | $16,196 |
| $48k-75k | $19,268 |
| $75k-110k | $20,889 |
| $110k+ | $21,405 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 25%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 91.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,872 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 38.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 47.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 57.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 20.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 23.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,319 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,126 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Management and Policy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 22 | $71,186 ($5,932) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 16 | $29,000 | $244 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 26 | $11,200 | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 38 | $36,562 | $272 | $42,462 ($3,539) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 10 | $932 | $57,968 ($4,831) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 14 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 67 | $32,500 | $327 | $54,497 ($4,541) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $32,160 | $196 | $49,809 ($4,151) | |
| Associate's Degree | Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | 31 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Construction Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 26 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 21 | $43,500 | $542 | $45,586 ($3,799) | $50,715 ($4,226) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 25 | $40,750 | $399 | $62,154 ($5,180) | |
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 14 | $42,933 ($3,578) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 37 | $25,795 | $177 | $36,137 ($3,011) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $32,751 | $227 | $43,896 ($3,658) | |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 13 | $49,652 | $466 | $43,924 ($3,660) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $85,131Full time faculty: 33%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $53,687,450 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $63,745,747 (2022)