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
- Website
- www.udc.edu

- 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.
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
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 63% | 46% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,498 | $1,966 | $469 | $362 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 47 | 50 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 605 | 584 | 735 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| 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
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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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Black | 3,254 | 66% |
| Asian | 147 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 271 | 5% |
| White | 235 | 5% |
| Unknown | 1,050 | 21% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 147 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 554 | 11% |
| Ages 20-21 | 623 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 785 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 956 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 544 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 397 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 543 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 335 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 74 | 1% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 864 | 630 | 234 |
| Faculty Status | 340 | 241 | 99 |
| Tenured Faculty | 164 | 164 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 340 | 241 | 99 |
| Primarily Instruction | 340 | 241 | 99 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 302 | 268 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 212 | 111 | 101 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 83 | 34 | 49 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 14 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $944,026 | $437,941 | $506,085 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 99 | 37 | 62 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 85 | 35 | 50 |
| Basketball | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Soccer | 15 | 15 | - |
| Tennis | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 12 | - | 12 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 15 | - | 15 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $67,090 | $34,633 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,331 | $15,165 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Basketball | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 3% |
| 5 Years | 6% |
| 6 Years | 9% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009