# University of the District of Columbia

> University of the District of Columbia is a public university in Washington, DC, with 3,351 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $9,519 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 30.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,165.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-district-of-columbia-3058
- Location: Washington, DC, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.udc.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 131399
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $8,636 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,180 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $9,519 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 40.7% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 30.1% |
| First-year retention rate | 67.6% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $49,165 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 3,351 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is University of the District of Columbia tuition?

In-state tuition at University of the District of Columbia is $8,636 and out-of-state tuition is $17,180 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $9,519 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of the District of Columbia?

The average net price at University of the District of Columbia, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $9,519 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of the District of Columbia?

30.1% of first-time, full-time students at University of the District of Columbia graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of the District of Columbia?

The closest matches are Norfolk State University, Virginia State University, and Coppin State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-district-of-columbia-3058. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.