University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of the District of Columbia reported a 29.6% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of the District of Columbia is a public 4-year institution in Washington, DC. The historical average net price is $10,648 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

29.6%

516 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$10,648

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of the District of Columbia

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)1460——
ACT (composite, 1–36)33—34

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

30.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

67.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$44,236

Student Body

3,351

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of the District of Columbia, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,268
$30,001 – $48,000$10,399
$48,001 – $75,000$10,557
$75,001 – $110,000$16,312
$110,000+N/A

Top Majors at University of the District of Columbia

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing45
Social Sciences29
Computer & Information Sciences26
Engineering20
Legal Professions19
Psychology19
Visual & Performing Arts18
Education16
Family & Consumer Sciences16
Public Administration & Social Services16

Financial Aid at University of the District of Columbia

About University of the District of Columbia

Official website: https://www.udc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.udc.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of the District of Columbia

What is the acceptance rate at University of the District of Columbia?

The stored historical acceptance rate for University of the District of Columbia is 30%. the reported applicant count is about 516. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of the District of Columbia?

The historical 30% acceptance rate suggests University of the District of Columbia was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend University of the District of Columbia?

The stored historical average net price at University of the District of Columbia is $10,648 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 73%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $5,527 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of the District of Columbia is 30%. its stored first-year retention rate is 68%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $44,236. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of the District of Columbia test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of the District of Columbia?

University of the District of Columbia's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of the District of Columbia's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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