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University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia is a public university in a large city in the Washington, DC metro with 3,297 students.

Washington, District of Columbia · Public · City, large · 3,297 students

NCAA Division II · East Coast Conference

Average net price

$10,648

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

33%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,236

10 years after entry

Students

3,297

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other32
Computer Science20
Political Science and Government20
Psychology19
Legal Studies19
Human Development and Family Studies16
Social Work16
Art/Art Studies13
Show the other 21 majors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13
Mechanical Engineering13
Biology/Biological Sciences12
Architecture11
Urban Studies/Affairs9
Accounting8
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6
Information Technology6
Nursing Education5
Music5
Mathematics5
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other5
Civil Engineering5
English Language and Literature4
Chemistry3
Finance3
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other2
Health Services Administration2
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2
Elementary Education and Teaching2
Special Education and Teaching1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, East Coast Conference

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, East Coast Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), dccru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

6,436,489 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)

Nearest hub airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 16.3 of 20

Elevation

294 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

26°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

5.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

44 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$3,160 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size