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University Of The District Of Columbia, District of Columbia

Overview of University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia is located in Washington, District of Columbia (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by University Of The District Of Columbia is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, family and social work, medical assistant and technician, security and law enforcement, and funeral and mortuary science.

University Of The District Of Columbia Selectivity

University Of The District Of Columbia is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

University Of The District Of Columbia maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

University Of The District Of Columbia had 5,363 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at University Of The District Of Columbia are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference, Independent Northeast Region, and Other.

University Of The District Of Columbia Tuition and Affordability

University Of The District Of Columbia is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. It is a comprehensive public institution offering quality, affordable postsecondary education to District of Columbia residents at the certificate, associate's, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment opportunities, and for lifelong learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
General Phone: (202) 274-5000
Admissions Phone: (202) 274-6110
Financial Aid Phone: (202) 274-5060
http://www.udc.edu

University Of The District Of Columbia Programs and Degrees (2005)

University Of The District Of Columbia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management97business management, accounting and related services, business and related services, finance, accounting technology, marketing studies, purchasing and contract management, business administration, ...
Family And Social Work60child development, social work, public administration, food and nutrition, social service professions
Liberal Arts48political science, sociology, urban studies, English, history, English composition, Spanish language, French language, ...
Computer Science And Engineering44computer science, computer and info science courses, computer and info science, computer support, information science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine43various nursing
Security And Law Enforcement41corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Medical Support And Technology36respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, speech pathology
Therapy And Counseling17psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology
Education And Teaching16education courses, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Engineering Technician12electrical/electronic tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, water quality and recycling tech, aerospace engineering tech
Science11biology, chemistry, physics courses
Engineering11architectural engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering
Design10design and visual communication
Funeral And Mortuary Science7embalming
Photography And Commercial Art5printmaking, commercial art, multimedia
Hospitality4hospitality administration
Office And Administration4administrative assistant, business support services
Music4music
Media3graphic communications courses, printing press operation
Drama And Performing Arts3drama
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental science
Fine Arts2painting
Law1legal secretary, legal professions, legal research
Mathematics1mathematics
Transportation1aviation tech
Architecture And Planning1architecture
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0health and fitness, health and physical education
Medicine0public health courses

Number of programs and degrees for University Of The District Of Columbia in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree28155
Associate's degree16628
Master's degree3712

Student Body

University Of The District Of Columbia is a historically black college.

In 2005, University Of The District Of Columbia had a total enrollment of 5,363 students (3,382 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate98%
Graduate2%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White4%
Black82%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races6%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-199%
20-2111%
22-2414%
25-2919%
30-3413%
35-398%
40-4914%
50-646%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
District of Columbia53%
State unknown22%
Foreign countries8%
Maryland5%
New York2%
Virginia2%
North Carolina1%
California1%
South Carolina1%

University Of The District Of Columbia Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time50 %

University Of The District Of Columbia Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of The District Of Columbia Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year35$82,09730$79,378
Associate professorcalendar year20$64,79916$62,924
Assistant professorcalendar year11$51,02416$51,459
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year69$71,19162$67,927

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year31$81,13112$82,080
Associate professoracademic year16$64,98416$59,857
Assistant professoracademic year13$50,6188$50,805
Instructoracademic year2*0*
Lectureracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year63$69,79436$65,253

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of The District Of Columbia Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballAtlantic Coast Conference
BasketballIndependent Northeast Region
TrackOther

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total473885
Basketball13922
Track6713
All Other Sports282250

University Of The District Of Columbia Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing, Other
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Painting

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
Printing Press Operator

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

MEDICINE
Public Health, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
Printmaking

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

University Of The District Of Columbia Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of The District Of Columbia Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in family and social work
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%University Of The District Of Columbia Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of The District Of Columbia % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of The District Of Columbia Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of The District Of Columbia % of students from other states
% of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of The District Of Columbia Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of The District Of Columbia Number of students
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in engineering
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%University Of The District Of Columbia % of degrees in engineering
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%University Of The District Of Columbia Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%University Of The District Of Columbia Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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