UDC Description

The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. It is a comprehensive public institution offering quality, affordable postsecondary education to District of Columbia residents at the certificate, associate's, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment opportunities, and for lifelong learning.

UDC is located in the global, northwest community of Washington, D.C. We have a rich and successful tradition of higher education that has been in existence for over a century. Our comprehensive university offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing educational opportunities for our diverse student population. UDC is the nation's only urban land-grant institution and we honor this status through an open admissions policy. We are dedicated to providing educational opportunities for all who have the desire to become a part of this great institution.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Firebirds

Nickname

UDC

Website

www.udc.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$3,000

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,960

UDC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,121
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,960

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
103%
Graduate
-3%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
45%
Part-Time
55%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
55%
Out-of-State
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
65%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
4%
Latino
5%
Other
24%

Students State Origin

District of Columbia
55%
Maryland
6%
New York
2%
Virginia
2%
Pennsylvania
1%
Other
34%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%