University of the District of Columbia

www.udc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,292

2021 Average Net Price

$12,354

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,476

47.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.7%

45 Graduates

About

University of the District of Columbia is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at University of the District of Columbia were Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), General Education (31 degrees), and Computer Software Technology (29 degrees).

In 2021, 761 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the District of Columbia. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (427 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292, which is $−17,892 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $5,292, which is $−17,892 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,354.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of the District of Columbia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,292

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, 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 $−17,892 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$12,354

2021 Value

23.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the District of Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,354. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the District of Columbia grew by 23.4%.

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

$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 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.53% between 2020 and 2021.

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.

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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of the District of Columbia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, 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.

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.

3.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the District of Columbia was 3.1%, which represents 29 out of the 935 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.

Enrollment

University of the District of Columbia had a total enrollment of 3,476 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,653 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,823. This means that 47.6% 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 57.6% Black or African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.77% White, 3.16% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.173% 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%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (35.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (15.6%) and White Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the District of Columbia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,476 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the District of Columbia is 1,653 and the part-time enrollment is 1,823. This means that 47.6% of students enrolled at University of the District of Columbia are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

53%

2021 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 53%. 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 (2021)

Black or African American
2,003 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
580 enrolled students
White
270 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the District of Columbia is 57.6% Black or African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.77% White, 3.16% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.173% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 231 students (6.65%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 139 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 (427 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at University of the District of Columbia is Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (31 degrees) and Computer Software Technology (29 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (86 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

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 Social workers, all other (152,920 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (96,722 people), Other managers (84,508 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (63,851 people), and Software developers (35,850 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia in 2021 are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of the District of Columbia are Legal (86 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (15 degrees), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (165,721 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (149,674 people), Individual & family services (109,734 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (81,942 people), and Construction (70,785 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 (2021)

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
52 degree-majors awarded
General Political Science & Government
38 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the District of Columbia was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 52 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

450

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 311 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia, which is 0.691 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (450).

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 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.756 times less than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at University of the District of Columbia in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.32 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% 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, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the District of Columbia is Male and Hispanic or Latino (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.44% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
427 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
White
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american (427 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

4.99% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
275 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the District of Columbia is black or african american female (275 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (152 degrees).

Operations

University of the District of Columbia has an endowment valued at nearly $63.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.1M (15.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of the District of Columbia had a total salary expenditure of 172M. University of the District of Columbia employs 78 Assistant professors, 75 Associate professors and 43 Professors. Most academics at University of the District of Columbia are Male Assistant professor (45), Female Associate professor (41), and Male Associate professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 97 employees, Management, with 93 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 78 employees.

Endowment

$63.7M

2021 Endowment

18.7%

growth from 2020

University of the District of Columbia has an endowment valued at about $63.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the District of Columbia grew 18.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.3M 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: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$70.9M

2021 Salaries

1.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of the District of Columbia paid a median of $70.9M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($172M) and a 1.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.4M

Instructional Salaries

202

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of the District of Columbia paid a total of $17.4M to 202 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia were Assistant professor with 78 employees, Associate professor with 75 employees, and Professor with 43 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia were Office and Administrative Support with 97 employees, Management with 93 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the District of Columbia was Male Assistant professor with 45 employees, Female Associate professor with 41 employees, and Male Associate professor with 34 employees.

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