UDC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $5,662
- Out-of-State Tuition: $12,514
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at UDC:
- Total Enrollment: 4,202, including 28 online students
- 3,610 Undergraduate, 592 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.7% men, 65.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 33%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 96 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 27 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UDC Overview
University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a four-year, public school located in Washington, DC. It is a historically black college/university. University of the District of Columbia was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UDC's tuition & fees is $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,974.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,202 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
UDC ranked 7th in District of Columbia Colleges rankings. University of the District of Columbia is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of the District of Columbia is $5,662 for in-state students and $12,514 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,604 for in-state students and $18,118 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,211 for District of Columbia residents and $12,042 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,138 for District of Columbia residents and $17,641 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,662 | $12,514 |
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| Graduate | $9,604 | $18,118 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,211 | $12,042 |
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| Graduate | $9,138 | $17,641 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of the District of Columbia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UDC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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