C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

University of the District of Columbia

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 20008
🌐 www.udc.edu/
University of the District of Columbia — tuition $5,292 in-state, $12,144 out-of-state
University of the District of Columbia — tuition $5,292 in-state, $12,144 out-of-state
University of the District of Columbia campus, Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia campus, Washington, DC. Photo: Matthew Bisanz, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B+
78/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,855
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,287
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of the District of Columbia ▼

51% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$830,943
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,240
1-Year Change
-0.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of the District of Columbia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,236
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,358
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,872
Median debt at graduation
33.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 56% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (DC wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of the District of Columbia

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Non-Professional Legal Studies$43,778$74,158+20%#4 of 39#10$37,650
Accounting and Related Services$61,610$71,572-6%#444 of 796#696$18,500
Political Science and Government$49,935$66,952+6%#164 of 565#344$25,637
Social Work$45,973$65,986+27%#12 of 420#67$44,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,894$65,711-4%#547 of 1176#928$30,875
Computer Science$65,524————$22,977
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$44,819$57,648+19%#21 of 172#64$51,085

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of the District of Columbia Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $830,943
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,240/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 20036 (5.7% cap, Washington)

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🏆 Where University of the District of Columbia Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Nursing Education
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,292 $12,144

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
23%
Take Out Loans
$14,287
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,786
$30,001 - $48,000$14,589
$48,001 - $75,000$17,674
$75,001 - $110,000$12,345
$110,001+$20,245

Student Demographics

3,855
Total Students
65%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
51%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Hispanic 25%
Black 53%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 51%
With Family 49%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,958 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 75%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the District of Columbia?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend University of the District of Columbia?
Tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292 for in-state students and $12,144 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,287.
What is the graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia?
The graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of the District of Columbia a good school?
University of the District of Columbia has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of the District of Columbia?
University of the District of Columbia has a total enrollment of 3,855 students.
Is there rental demand near University of the District of Columbia?
Yes! Approximately 51% of students at University of the District of Columbia live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,958 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Washington area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology