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University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness School 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.

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University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness

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The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public university located in Washington, D.C.

History

The University of the District of Columbia is, at once, very old and very new. The seeds of higher education for the District were planted in 1851 when Myrtilla Miner founded a school for colored girls. In 1879, Miner Normal School became a part of the public school system. Similarly, Washington Normal School, established in 1873, as a school for white girls, was renamed Wilson Normal School in 1913. In 1929, by an act of the United States, both schools became four-year teachers colleges, Miner Teachers College and Wilson Teachers College, and the only institutions of public higher education in the city. Years later, after the long awaited Supreme Court of the United States desegregation decision, the two colleges united in 1955 to form the District of Columbia Teachers College.

However, for many residents who did not wish to become teachers or who were both black and poor, the opportunity for advanced technical training or study for liberal arts degree was an unattainable goal. Years of persistent lobbying for comprehensive public higher education by District residents and others caused President John F. Kennedy, in 1963, to appoint a commission to study the Districts needs. The Chase Commission found a definite and compelling need for public higher education in the District of Columbia. There was a demand for instruction that was affordable, and there was an over whelming desire for learning that would enable residents to participate fully in the unique life of the city.

The Commissions report stimulated congressional action. Under the leadership of Senator Wayne Morse and Congressman Ancher Nelson, the Public Education Act (Public Law 89-791) was enacted in 1966. Two schools were established: Federal City College, whose Board of Higher Education was appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, and Washington Technical Institute, whose Board of Vocational Education was appointed by the President of the United States. The mission of both institutions was to serve the needs of the community by directing the resources and knowledge gained through education toward the solution to urban problems.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Firebirds
Nickname:
UDC

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,170
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
63%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,780
Students Receiving Aid:
74%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 75
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 63%
Part-Time 37%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 72%
Other 15%
Caucasian 6%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 61%
In-State 39%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
District of Columbia 39%
Maryland 5%
New York 1%
Virginia 1%
California 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Independent Northeast Region)
Track (Other)

University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,140 $ 5,780  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,520 $ 5,160  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 620 $ 620  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,845 71%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 900 56%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,200 24%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,300 67%  
Any Aid:
   74%  

University of the District of Columbia - Van Ness Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 75.00

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Yes. Here is their contact information: Gamma Lambda Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Wilfred Lewis, Jr. phibetasigma_udc@yahoo.com

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