UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (UDC)

  • 4200 Connecticut Ave NW
  • Washington, DC 20008
  • OPEID College Code: 00144100
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  • General Phone: (202) 274-5012
  • President: Dr. Allen L. Sessoms
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,960
  • College Alias: UDC
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University of the District of Columbia - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving9%63%46%17%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,498$1,966$469$362
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.7%8.5%4.3%
Number in Default475032
Number in Repayment605584735
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,000$3,140$2,670
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,000$3,140$2,670
Out of State Tuition and Fees$3,000$5,780$5,310
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,100$10,200$9,000
Other Expenses$3,800$3,500$3,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,800$3,500$3,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$4,100$4,140$3,670
In-State$4,100$4,140$3,670
Out of State$4,100$6,780$6,310
Off Campus
In-District$19,000$17,840$16,170
In-State$19,000$17,840$16,170
Out of State$19,000$20,480$18,810
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,900$7,740$7,270
In-State$7,900$7,740$7,270
Out of State$7,900$10,380$9,910
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Architecture
Architecture Degree-15-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-20-
Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other Degree--5
Endocrinology Degree---
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting, Other Degree-38-
Administrative Assistant Degree75-
Bookkeeping Degree3--
Business Administration Degree-38-
Business Administration, Other Degree---
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Degree---
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree---
Commerce Degree18-27
Finance Degree-11-
Hospitality Administration and Management, Other Degree3--
Marketing, Other Degree-4-
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management Degree-5-
 
Communication Technology
Graphic Communications Degree1--
Graphic Communications, Other Degree-13-
Printing Press Operator Degree---
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree---
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree---
Computer and Information Sciences, Other Degree-9-
Computer Science Degree--4
Information Science Studies Degree-7-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree-5-
Education, Other Degree5--
Elementary Education Degree-5-
Special Education Teaching Degree-11
 
Engineering
Architectural Engineering Degree9--
Civil Engineering Degree-8-
Computer Software Engineering Degree---
Mechanical Engineering Degree-6-
 
Engineering Technology
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology Degree2--
Civil Engineering Technology Degree---
Construction Engineering Technology Degree-1-
Electrical Engineering, Other Degree-9-
Electromechanical Instrumentation, Other Degree-6-
Water Quality Abd Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technician Degree2--
 
English Language and Literature
English Composition Degree---
English Language and Literature Degree-3-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development Degree52--
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree-3-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-3-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-7-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree12--
Nursing, Other Degree248-
Public Health, Other Degree---
Respiratory Care Therapy Degree19--
Speech and Language Pathology Degree-57
 
History
History Degree-4-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant Degree3--
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree---
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-41
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-3-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Mortuary Science and Embalming Degree9--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-2-
Physics, Other Degree---
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree--6
Counseling Psychology Degree--4
Psychology Degree-9-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree--20
Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree---
Social Work Degree-23-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree-14-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other Degree---
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections Degree613-
Police Science Degree---
Fire-Fighting Degree31-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-11-
Political Science Degree-14-
Sociology Degree-13-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-5-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Aviation Degree-2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree4--
Design and Visual Communications Degree---
Drama Degree-5-
Intermedia, Multimedia Degree-24-
Music Degree21-
Painting Degree-1-
Printmaking Degree---
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,960
  • Undergraduate: 4,770 Graduate: 190
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 1,861 Female: 3,099
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 1,793 Female: 2,977
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 68 Female: 122
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,279 Part-Time: 2,681
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,182 Part-Time: 2,588
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 97 Part-Time: 93
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian30.06%
Black3,25466%
Asian1473%
Hispanic2715%
White2355%
Unknown1,05021%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181473%
Ages 18-1955411%
Ages 20-2162313%
Ages 22-2478516%
Ages 25-2995619%
Ages 30-3454411%
Ages 35-393978%
Ages 40-4954311%
Ages 50-653357%
Age Over 65741%
Age Unknown20.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees864630234
Faculty Status34024199
Tenured Faculty164164-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service34024199
Primarily Instruction34024199
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1010-
Other Professionals30226834
Technical and/or Paraprofessional212111101
Clerical And Secretarial833449
Skilled Crafts1818-
Service and/or Maintenance23149
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,409 (241)$77,685 (136)$74,755 (105)
Professor$93,628 (87)$94,103 (48)$93,043 (39)
Associate Professor$74,164 (89)$74,735 (53)$73,324 (36)
Assistant Professor$56,816 (55)$60,135 (32)$52,199 (23)
Instructor$54,334 (10)$54,334 (3)$54,334 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,409 (241)$77,685 (136)$74,755 (105)
Professor$93,628 (87)$94,103 (48)$93,043 (39)
Associate Professor$74,164 (89)$74,735 (53)$73,324 (36)
Assistant Professor$56,816 (55)$60,135 (32)$52,199 (23)
Instructor$54,334 (10)$54,334 (3)$54,334 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$944,026$437,941$506,085
Ratio (%)100%46%54%
 
Participants
All Athletes993762
Unduplicated Athletes853550
Basketball211011
Soccer1515-
Tennis16610
Track and Field, Indoor12-12
Track and Field, Outdoor15-15
Track and Field, X-Country1367
Volleyball7-7
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$67,090$34,633
Assistant Coaches-$30,331$15,165
 
Coaches
All Coaches18711
Basketball624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Soccer22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Indoor1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students11%
 
By Gender
Male8%
Female13%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black9%
Asian33%
Hispanic12%
White50%
Unknown15%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less3%
5 Years6%
6 Years9%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Aggravated Assault48
Burglary3-
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