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University of the District of Columbia Overview

University of the District of Columbia is a public institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The city atmosphere of Washington makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options.

What Is University of the District of Columbia Known For?

651 Undergraduate Awards
  • Students at University of the District of Columbia may have an easier time interacting with their teachers since the student to faculty ratio at the school is 6 to 1.
  • The highest award offered at University of the District of Columbia is the doctor's degree.
  • During a recent academic cycle, 33% of the faculty were full-time.
  • After graduation, University of the District of Columbia bachelor's degree recipients go on to jobs where they make $44,236 a year. That's about 8% more than their peers at other schools.

Where Is University of the District of Columbia?

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Contact details for University of the District of Columbia are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 4200 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-274-5000
Website: www.udc.edu

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How Do I Get Into University of the District of Columbia?

You can apply to University of the District of Columbia online at: www.udc.edu/apply/

University of the District of Columbia has an open admissions policy. This means that the school accepts all applicants assuming that they meet very basic requirements, such as having a high school diploma or equivalent.

Can I Afford University of the District of Columbia?

19% Take Out Loans

Student Loan Debt

Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At University of the District of Columbia, approximately 19% of students took out student loans averaging $5,462 a year. That adds up to $21,848 over four years for those students.

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University of the District of Columbia Undergraduate Student Diversity

1,614 Full-Time Undergraduates
56% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 3,385 undergraduate students at University of the District of Columbia, with 1,614 being full-time and 1,771 being part-time.

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There are also 340 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,614 full-time undergraduates at University of the District of Columbia, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of the District of Columbia students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 25
Black or African American 898
Hispanic or Latino 288
White 92
International Students 182
Other Races/Ethnicities 129

Geographic Diversity

District of Columbia students aren't the only ones who study at University of the District of Columbia. At this time, 10 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 96 countries are represented at University of the District of Columbia. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Jamaica.

University of the District of Columbia Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Associate’s Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
Business Administration & Management 30 60 0 9 0 99
General Education 91 0 0 0 0 91
Liberal Arts General Studies 58 0 0 0 0 58
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 47 7 0 0 0 54
Law 0 0 0 0 48 48
General Biology 0 21 0 5 0 26
Computer Science 0 19 0 5 0 24
Mechanical Engineering 0 20 0 1 0 21
Human Development & Family Studies 0 20 0 0 0 20
General Psychology 0 19 0 0 0 19
Political Science & Government 0 19 0 0 0 19
Accounting 3 15 0 0 0 18
Non-Professional General Legal Studies 0 18 0 0 0 18
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 8 0 8 0 16
Computer Engineering Technology 16 0 0 0 0 16
General Architecture 0 12 0 2 0 14
Finance & Financial Management 0 14 0 0 0 14
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 0 0 0 14 0 14
Computer Information Systems 0 12 0 0 0 12
Communication Sciences 0 0 0 12 0 12
Legal Professions (Other) 12 0 0 0 0 12
Criminal Justice & Corrections 3 0 0 9 0 12
Social Work 0 12 0 0 0 12
Fine & Studio Arts 0 12 0 0 0 12
Electronics Engineering Technology 0 11 0 0 0 11
Urban Studies 0 9 0 1 0 10
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 0 9 0 0 0 9
Nutrition Science 0 9 0 0 0 9
Civil Engineering 0 6 0 1 0 7
Design & Applied Arts 7 0 0 0 0 7
Music 2 5 0 0 0 7
Biomedical Engineering 0 6 0 0 0 6
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 6 0 0 0 0 6
Agricultural Economics & Business 0 0 0 5 0 5
Mechanical Engineering Technology 5 0 0 0 0 5
Hospitality Management 4 0 0 0 0 4
Educational Administration 0 0 0 0 4 4
Computer Engineering 0 0 0 0 4 4
Public Health 0 4 0 0 0 4
Funeral & Mortuary Science 4 0 0 0 0 4
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing 3 0 0 0 0 3
Legal Support Services 3 0 0 0 0 3
Natural Resource Management 0 0 1 2 0 3
Other Education 0 0 0 2 0 2
Special Education 0 2 0 0 0 2
Architectural Engineering Technology 2 0 0 0 0 2
General English Literature 0 2 0 0 0 2
Mathematics 0 2 0 0 0 2
Construction Management 1 0 0 0 0 1
Student Counseling 0 0 0 1 0 1
Chemistry 0 1 0 0 0 1
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0
Business Support & Assistant Services 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marketing 0 0 0 0 0 0
Communication & Media Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0
Writing Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0
Allied Health Professions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 0 0 0 0 0 0
Applied Mathematics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Natural Resources Conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
Physics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fire Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 0 0 0 0
Economics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arts & Media Management 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 297 354 1 77 56 785

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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