University of the District of Columbia

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,292

2024 Average Net Price

$12,895

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

4,202

43.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.9%

100 Graduates

About

University of the District of Columbia is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of the District of Columbia were General Education (97 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (58 degrees), and Nursing Education (35 degrees).

In 2024, 706 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the District of Columbia. 66% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (365 degrees), 2.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292, which is $−18,708 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292, which is $18,708 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,895.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of the District of Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,292

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of the District of Columbia was $5,292. The cost of tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $−18,708 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the District of Columbia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,895

2024 Value

9.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of the District of Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,895. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of the District of Columbia grew by 9.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the District of Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,078

Room and Board

$1,149

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the District of Columbia was of $14,078 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 7% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,149. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the District of Columbia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of the District of Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 37.3% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the District of Columbia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

University of the District of Columbia had a total enrollment of 4,202 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,824 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,378. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the District of Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% Black or African American, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% White, 2.19% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0714% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (30.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.8%) and White Female (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the District of Columbia in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,202 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,824 and the part-time enrollment is 2,378. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the District of Columbia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the District of Columbia was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of the District of Columbia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the District of Columbia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
2,339 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
995 enrolled students
White
267 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the District of Columbia is 55.7% Black or African American, 23.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.35% White, 2.19% Two or More Races, 2.02% Asian, 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0714% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 244 students (5.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 226 more women than men received degrees from University of the District of Columbia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american (365 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of the District of Columbia is General Education (97 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (58 degrees) and Nursing Education (35 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the District of Columbia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (78 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (22 degrees), and Education (149 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,476,012 people), Secondary school teachers (454,589 people), Education administrators (248,743 people), Special education teachers (197,834 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (193,664 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia in 2024 are Legal (78 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (22 degrees), Education (149 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia are Legal (78 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (22 degrees), Education (149 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia are Elementary & secondary schools (2,678,877 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (225,268 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (170,847 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,467 people), and Construction (120,040 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the District of Columbia.

Most Common (2024)

General Education
97 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
58 degrees awarded
Nursing Education
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of the District of Columbia was General Education with 97 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of the District of Columbia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

466

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 240 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia, which is 0.515 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (466).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the District of Columbia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.829 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia in General Education, which is 23.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from University of the District of Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
365 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
177 degrees awarded
White
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american (365 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (177 degrees).

5.24% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
306 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
299 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
285 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american female (306 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (299 degrees).

Operations

University of the District of Columbia has an endowment valued at nearly $70.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13.6M (19.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of the District of Columbia had a total salary expenditure of 199M. University of the District of Columbia employs 98 Assistant professors, 94 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at University of the District of Columbia are Male Associate professor (56), Female Assistant professor (55), and Male Assistant professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia are: Management, with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 86 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees.

Endowment

$70.5M

2024 Endowment

20.3%

growth from 2023

University of the District of Columbia has an endowment valued at about $70.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the District of Columbia grew 20.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the District of Columbia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$76.2M

2024 Salaries

5.16%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of the District of Columbia paid a median of $76.2M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($199M) and a 5.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$20.7M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of the District of Columbia paid a total of $20.7M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia were Management with 93 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 62 employees.

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