University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia Overview

University of the District of Columbia is a public school in the city of Washington, DC. University of the District of Columbia was founded in 1976 and the school presently has around 4,803 students per year, which includes 4,491 undergraduates. University of the District of Columbia offers on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by August 15.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of the District of Columbia!

Interested in music or performing? At University of the District of Columbia you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of the District of Columbia students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? University of the District of Columbia has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of the District of Columbia has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of the District of Columbia on the Student Life page.

2022 University of the District of Columbia Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,292
Out-of-State	$12,144
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$9,198

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Is University of the District of Columbia a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better view of what University of the District of Columbia offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of the District of Columbia

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 52% of students who start at University of the District of Columbia return the next year. University of the District of Columbiahas a six year graduation rate of 14 for undergrads. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of the District of Columbia Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of the District of Columbia by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 0% of graduates from University of the District of Columbia recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

The average starting salary for recent University of the District of Columbia grads is $33,666 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

University of the District of Columbia's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2015, the total market value of University of the District of Columbia's endowment was $41.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, University of the District of Columbia spends about $10,436 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the District of Columbia

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $9,198 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $22,964 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the District of Columbia.

Based on this information, does University of the District of Columbia seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of the District of Columbia a good school for you?

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Where is University of the District of Columbia?

University of the District of Columbia is located in the city of Washington, DC.

If you want to see University of the District of Columbia for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 495 to Washington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of the District of Columbia and Washington are like without leaving home.

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