University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia · Public, a large city · 3,351 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university.
Is it hard to get into UDC?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
How much does UDC cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,980 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,237 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,549 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,676 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,942 |
- Books and supplies
- $1,149 a year
- The school's own grants
- 23% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $3,332
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do UDC students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do UDC graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do UDC students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to UDC?
- Background
- White 3%, Hispanic 27%, Black 57%, Asian 2%, Two or more 2%, International 3%
- Housing
- No campus housing
What do UDC graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 39 | $79,946 | Hidden | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Civil Engineering | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | $63,535 | $92,454 | Hidden |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 92 | $46,147 | $69,235 | $30,250 |
| Construction Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Marketing | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Public Health | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | Hidden | $62,588 | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 26 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 23 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare UDC with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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Social sciences