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University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC · City · 3,351 students
HBCU
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Washington, DC, 20008 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DCA · Washington DC
7 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$20,437
Out-of-state COA
$27,289
Avg net price
$10,648
In-state tuition
$5,662
Out-of-state tuition
$12,514
Books & supplies
$1,149/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,268
$30–48k
$10,399
$48–75k
$10,557
$75–110k
$16,312
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Essay Requirements

University of the District of Columbia accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
30%
1st-yr retention
68%
Transfer-out rate
18%
Consumer completion
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
17%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,358
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,236
Median debt
$24,872
Monthly loan payment
$264
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$24,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,750
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$19,867
Independent students
51%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
58%
Race & ethnicity
White
3%
Hispanic
27%
Black
56%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,358
10 years after entry
$44,236
Business Administration, Management and Operations60
Biology, General21
Mechanical Engineering20
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services20
Computer Science19
Psychology, General19
Political Science and Government19
Non-Professional Legal Studies18
Accounting and Related Services15
Finance and Financial Management Services14
Architecture12
Computer and Information Sciences, General12
Social Work12
Fine and Studio Arts12
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians11
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication9
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Institutional
Endowment
$71M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
38%
Avg faculty salary
$7,925/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,646
Federal loan rate
19%

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