University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia is one of the two public 4-year colleges in District of Columbia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Washington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,247 students attend the school. Every year 16% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of the District of Columbia's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,896, and fees were $860. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,232 and $860 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students4,247 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate73% |
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ECPI University - Manassas Campus
25 miles away |
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Coppin State University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1971 - 08/13/2015 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $204/credit | |
| In State Students | $204/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $459/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $475/credit | |
| In State Students | $475/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $913/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,180 | $9,180 | $20,655 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,280 | $14,280 | $32,130 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,500 | $25,500 | $57,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $45,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 83% of University of the District of Columbia's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,960 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $1,348 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,996 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $11,024 |
| Federal Student Loans | 40% | $5,294 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$16,741
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,989 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,125 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,219 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,938 |
| Over $110,000$15,764 |
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Student Population
3,859
Undergrads
388
Graduates
2,470
Women
1,777
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
59% |
|
Non-resident alien |
12% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
White |
5% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and District of Columbia state board of nursing.
