University of the District of Columbia

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,292
2022 Average Net Price
$15,021
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2022 Enrolled Students
3,577
43.8% Full-Time
2022 Graduation Rate
54.4%
80 Graduates

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The median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292.

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the District of Columbia was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 908 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,021.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of the District of Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,292
2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of the District of Columbia was $5,292.

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Average Net Price

$15,021
2022 Value
21.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of the District of Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,021. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of the District of Columbia grew by 21.6%.

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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.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,205
Room and Board
$1,280
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the District of Columbia was of $17,205 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,280. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

92%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29%
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 2022. This represents a growth of 37.3% with respect to 2021, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the District of Columbia was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 908 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

University of the District of Columbia had a total enrollment of 3,577 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,566 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,011. This means that 43.8% 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 55.3% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% White, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2.12% Asian, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0839% 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 (30.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (36%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the District of Columbia in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,577 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,566 and the part-time enrollment is 2,011.

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Retention Rate over Time

54%
2022 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 54%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. Black or African American
    1,977 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    746 enrolled students
  3. White
    238 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the District of Columbia is 55.3% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% White, 2.88% Two or More Races, 2.12% Asian, 0.252% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0839% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 263 students (7.35%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In N/A, N/A N/A 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 (433 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

Time to Complete

21%
100% Completion Time
42%
150% Completion Time

In 2022, 21% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of the District of Columbia is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. Black or African American
    433 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    94 degrees awarded
  3. White
    56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american (433 degrees awarded). There were 4.61 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

4.67% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

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Operations

Most academics at University of the District of Columbia are Female Assistant professor (47), Male Assistant professor (46), and Female Associate professor (38).

Instructional Salaries

$20.1M
Instructional Salaries
227
Number of Employees

In 2022, University of the District of Columbia paid a total of $20.1M to 227 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia was Female Assistant professor with 47 employees, Male Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Female Associate professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the District of Columbia.

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